All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Brandon, I think the previous replies should answer your questions.  I would add that any gift over $12,000 is taxable.  Also, no one can tell you (or your parents) what to do with your/their own money.  Only thing would be bank rules.

Ideally, you would get the renter's information, contact them, and ask when in the next few days or so would work for their schedule.  Legally, the owner of the house has to give one day's notice for an emergent/urgent repair, or three days for non-urgent, at least in Washington State.  It's not your fault the owner is selling, so they should be courteous to you even though this situation may potentially be a hardship for them.  Treat them as such, and hopefully they will respond in kind.

I would think there are rules about whether and to whom you can let, etc., that might make it more difficult to rent a condo vs a SFR. Be sure to ask the rules about each community.

At least fishy.  At worst, borderline illegal, and certainly against codes of conduct.

Thumbs up, thank you!

I don't have any problem simply saying, "Thank you for your application, but I don't think this is going to be a good fit.  Have a great day, and best of luck in your search."  End of story.

@Chris Guthrie - It was nice to meet you at the BP meetup last month!  Glad you'll be making a more visible appearance on here.  :)

@Henry Y.  Thank you so much!  I thought I saw a couple I could get fairly cheap, but would have to put $ into them.  The house right next door, and next door to it, were very cute.

I can't get it to load.  You're probably right about it not staying on there long!

Did a bit of driving in Tukwila and SeaTac areas.  Tons...TONS...of beat-down, boarded up, wondering-if-they-are-to-be-demolished houses.  

Are there any buy and hold landlords in those areas who might be able to give me some insight as to that market?  It's nowhere I would want to live, but some of the houses next door to those wrecks are pretty cute.  Wondering if it's up and coming?  Are there too many problems with illegal activity to make it worth the effort?  Thought I'd ask around a bit.  Would appreciate your input.   Thank you!