Steven Knox
First Time Homebuyer (Less than 20%)
My wife and I are beginning the search for our first home. We have saved up enough money to put 20% down on a $500,000 property but with little cash reserves left over for renovations. This got me thinking if I were t...
Gleb Dmitriyenko
Dead Tree Too Dangerous they say.
Hello!Long story short: the tree in my backyard is too dangerous for landscaping contractors to remove. What can be done?I purchased a property with a dead tree in the back. I did not think anything of it, and the ins...
Joe Abughazaleh
New Nevada HOA Laws for 2019
2019 Legislative Summary for Common Interest CommunitiesNothing in this document should be considered a legal opinion or legal advice. For clarification on legislative matters, please seek appropriate counsel. AB 31 –...
Tony Santos
Lead paint removal on bigger units
Hey Guys,
I am buying a bigger mixed unit building (15 apartments and 3 retail stores) the building needs a lot of work and evidence of lead paint is shown on the ceilings. Does anyone know the exact law for lead pai...
Kenny Smith
What to do If I find Asbestos?
Hello BP community!I get asked this quite a bit with some of my clients, so I figured I'd share my thoughts on it. If you own a home that was built prior to 1978, there is a good chance there is asbestos somewhere in...
Tina Lubben
Tenant Storing Affects on Rental Property
I purchased a multifamily and found out tenants are storing personal items in a detached garage that is about 100 years old, and in disrepair. The home inspection revealed severe insect infestation, broken windows, an...
Johnathan Gonzalez
Debating on a window in a shower
Hey Everyone,
I'm currently working on a reno and need some help.
The bathroom is being redesigned to be bigger but with doing so the only window in the bathroom would be in the shower. Some folks are saying to jus...
Brad A.
Insurance
What should an insurance policy look like for a single family rental? How about insurance for the over all business that has a number of single family units?
Simon Daniels
Baltimore CHAP Tax Credit Rehabs - Historic Millwork and Lead
Looking for some insight from Batimore rehabbers that have completed CHAP tax credit renovations. What do you do with millwork that is deemed historic but tests positive for lead? It seems the options are:1. Remove ...
Mark Kille
Purpose of a Landlord Waiver?
Last week I made an offer on a commericial office building with one tenant, a dentist, which was accepted. We are in escrow. The lease agreement with the seller/dentist has a Landlord Waiver attached to it. I am no...