Darryl K
Land and agricultural use
I understand that any plot of rural land over 5 acres is usually classified as agricultural, which is the cheapest tax designation. If I wanted to create a sub-development of some sort, would it be smart to locate t...
Milo Jocson
Covid19 - Additional Cleaning and Disinfecting
Hi BP community - is anyone utilizing extra cleaning and disinfecting services in the common areas of your buildings? Have tenants requested such services to be performed? I have proactively done weekly general clea...
Daren H.
Need Help Analyizing a Duplex Purchase
Hello BP Members! I am considering a duplex purchase and would
like to hear thoughts about the following potential transaction below. The
units are 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 2 uncovered parking spaces each. Both un...
Audrey H.
AirBnB Co-Hosting: Difference Between Property Managers
I've been hosting AirBnB guests on our properties (locally here in California and remotely in France!) with success. The best part is, I'm having a blast while doing it.I think my enthusiasm caught the eye of some loc...
Jeremy Porter
Understanding the Timeline: How Long Does an Eviction Process Typically Take?
Embarking on the eviction process can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the timeline. In this blog series, we will delve into the intricacies of the eviction process, shedding light on the typical...
Chance Badertscher
Congress Working to Pass Remote Notarization Bill
Due to the recent stay-at-home order from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, many businesses face uncertainty. Luckily, real estate transactions in the State will continue thanks to several policies led by title compan...
Kim Puckett
Taxes in SC are killing us - investing in GA or NC?
We currently have 2 properties in SC and the non-resident taxes are definitely cutting into our ROI. Was thinking today, since we are out of state anyway, maybe we should be looking in NC or GA. I have searched both s...
Jameson Sullivan
Changing the street adress of a property to increase value
Hye Guys Im in Tacoma Wa and there a house Im looking at, it has ALOT of issues so I havent made a decision yet but Im wondering about the effect changing the street address of the home in order to make it more attrac...
Tristan S.
Service and ESA dogs for SFH rental exempt from FHA?
Hi,Recently put my first rental on the market (SFH) in Texas. I recently got prospective tenants mentioning that they had two service dogs including a german shepherd. I think they actually meant ESA instead of servic...
Anna Watkins
Another question on FHA & service animal rules (with a twist)
I have a potential applicant with a big dog (a Husky) for a room in a student rental/shared house that I had intended to be a "no pets" rental. I'm told that the dog is a seizure service animal for the young man, who...