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8 September 2016 | 95 replies
You definitely need more up to date pictures and no pictures of boards on the windows and or graffiti on the walls..
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29 December 2014 | 11 replies
I'm seeing ants in the wall electric sockets and in the bathroom and attic.
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13 January 2015 | 12 replies
It's a good idea to though, because if you have a flat wall that has lead paint on it, and it's not cracked or peeling, it's legal to leave it in place.
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15 November 2013 | 2 replies
The wall is a full 4" thick, you have a full 4" to transition the height difference if necessary.
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31 August 2015 | 59 replies
Since I let them bring their furry kids to my places, they stay full, I get more rent, and I charge the furry little critters a $500 pet deposit on top of the sec. deposit.Sure, I've had dog holes dug in back yards, cat spray on walls, tore up door jambs, etc. etc.
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4 December 2013 | 28 replies
I understand the normal wear and tear, there was quite a bit of damages, I had to buy a new exterior door, sink faucet, interior door, towel racks, holes in the walls to name a few.I want to be real fair with her, but I guess I was just worried I would send her this check and then get taken to court and it cost me a lot of money.This is how a portion of the lease is worded:Tenant agrees to give the Landlord at least 60 days written notice before vacating the premises.
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8 December 2013 | 9 replies
Taking a DIL is receiving full payment of the debt, so you'll have a tax liability as if the note had been paid in cash if this note was an equity funded transaction in selling the 1/2 interest, including that profit, if it was cash loan it's the same as a payoff.You'll then have a new adjusted basis as to the 1/2 interest to apply in a future sale.Profits in the tax qualified plan should be retained tax deferred as other earnings after the liability if any, net income. :)
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18 December 2013 | 4 replies
You'd have to have engineer create plans to match the construction, then certify they meet code, then have it inspected by the city which may require "opening up" some stuff(walls, etc) to inspect electrical, plumbing, etc.
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13 December 2013 | 21 replies
Also claimed damage to the property for his right to retain their deposit - this is with regard to the previous tenants.