
25 November 2017 | 11 replies
Am generally not a fan of inheriting tenants and if I do, I prefer that my lease be implemented, but clearl y that is not always realistic.Thank you though for this suggestion and I am going to try to see if working it from your suggested angle will work here in Colorado.In the end, I want to set up a lease that does not have holes, that an attorney, God forbid we ever have to evict (though these tenants do not seem like the type to cause any issues and I generally am a good landlord and stay away as long as you are following policy, so thus having a detailed lease that covers most all and then just backing off.My inspections are generally once a year, outside of the move-in, move out.I also stay very engaged in the running of my property, thus self-managing as in the end, I strive to provide a place I would enjoy living and I actually live on one of my properties.Long story short, don’t care for the very vague lease that the current property management company has running.Additionally I have little confidence in the way they were managing the property.The property has so much potential but has clear signs of neglect and I intend to change that as I never simply abandon my properties.On the question of current lease, I have combed through it repeatedly and do not see any mention of what happens at lease expiration only what happens when tenants are seeking to terminate their lease, “30-day written notice required”.No stipulation on what is required of landlord at end of lease and/or automatic renewal, both items that I cover in my lease and another reason, why am not a big fan of the existing lease.Leaves out a lot.I prefer having systems in place where there is little chance of misunderstanding, so thus the nerves on this one, but I will get through, thanks to you all for all your great advice!

22 November 2017 | 5 replies
If rents are 800x4=3200, then max sales price should be 320k.If he does not have a home yet, then go FHA, which is only 3.5% down but has PMI (mortgage insurance).

24 November 2017 | 6 replies
In case if the units stay unrented, the borrower should have enough cash reserve with him to pay Principal, interest, insurance and taxes for 6 months.

2 December 2017 | 3 replies
All PM's carry E&O insurance to protect you.

27 November 2017 | 1 reply
I feel that it may not cash flow well since it seems like my payment is quite higher than I initially expected.Example: 2 bed 1 bath in 93728 Asking price $125,000Closing costs estimated: $7,200-$8000 (includes interest, insurance, and taxes for 1 year)20% down paymentTotal due upon close: $27,200-$28000Thanks for any advice or feedback!

27 November 2017 | 3 replies
Make sure and carry adequate insurance with high liability limits no matter what your situation.A final thought.....and I don't have first hand experience in getting sued but knowing others who have (in Florida), it is very unlikely that a judge will force you to liquidate a property, especially one encumbered by a mortgage, to settle a lawsuit.

22 November 2017 | 1 reply
That was years before Obamacare and that was one way I used to deduct my medical insurance and co pays.

25 November 2017 | 4 replies
Does homeowners insurance cover leaks from one apartment into another?

22 November 2017 | 3 replies
Who is everyone using for insurance?

22 November 2017 | 8 replies
In many cases, closing costs include escrow deposits for taxes and insurance.