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Roberto Rohann Buying a home with unpermitted work (bathrooms etc)
17 October 2024 | 4 replies
You can:* accept as is (or ask for credits)* demand the seller fixes it and gets town sign off* demand the seller rips it out (e.g. an illegally finished basement)In theory, these changes should be grandfathered in and aside from legitimate safety concerns (e.g.
Andy Sabisch Question on adding cleanliness in a lease
16 October 2024 | 1 reply
Be interested in what your thoughts are to include this in a lease (needs to be maintained to some defined degree of cleanliness rather than waiting until move-out and deduct cleaning charges from their deposit).
Andrew Rivera General questions regarding regarding LTR using DSCR for section 8 tenants:
17 October 2024 | 0 replies
Hello all, I'm curious how much the HUD will actually pay compared to the 40th percentile rents posted on their site.I'm aware of the different amounts each tenant will cover in terms of their portion of the rent, but I'm not sure if the HUD will actually agree to my rent price.I've been taking the stated FMR for the bedroom count, and taking 20% off the number stated (to be conservative as to what the HUD will accept). 
Adolphus Fletcher What biz formation is best for multifamily investing? Like llc, s-corp,c-corp.
16 October 2024 | 4 replies
@Adolphus Fletcher For multifamily investing, most real estate investors typically use an LLC for several reasons:Liability Protection: LLCs protect your personal assets from lawsuits or debts associated with the property.Pass-Through Taxation: Income and losses from an LLC pass through to your personal tax return, avoiding double taxation seen in C-Corps.Flexibility: LLCs allow for flexible management structures and are easier to maintain than corporations.Anonymity: In some states, LLCs can offer a degree of anonymity if you use a registered agent and form the LLC in a state that doesn’t require public disclosure of members, such as Delaware or Wyoming.S-Corps are should be avoided for real estate investing because of various reasons.
Allende Hernandez Need suggestions on how to handle utility costs for house with "efficiencies"
20 October 2024 | 8 replies
There is a surcharge in rent that goes up with the number of tenants per unit, this is also known and accepted as normal.
Axel Scaggs Security deposit forfeited?
17 October 2024 | 12 replies
If you move out early, the landlord can charge a fee even if you find an acceptable replacement tenant.
Noyessie Hubert Need Insurance quote in Irvington NJ
16 October 2024 | 5 replies
Hi All,My offer was accepted for a new property and I got everything right except the insurance.
Yoana Yordanova I can't find renters for my townhouse in Atlanta, GA
26 October 2024 | 50 replies
You're accepting pets.  
Andrew Erickson Made in China: California Licensed Manufactured Homes
17 October 2024 | 21 replies
I think the biggest block to getting anything like this accepted is building codes. 
Nadia Muga Tenant Criteria For Leasing a House
18 October 2024 | 7 replies
For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.