Casey S.
1031 need to be arms length?
Looking at selling one of my rentals and using proceeds to exchange in to buying a house from my mother that she is currently using as her weekend home. The property would then be used by me as a rental. Any potential...
Ted S.
Buying, Scraping and Prepping Comm/Res Lots for Resale
There are posts here about different aspects of demolition and rehabbing lots, commercial and residential. I'd be interested in opinions or experiences about this proposed business model: (1) Identify lots that appear...
Daniel Kaplan
House Hacking in Chicago, IL
Hey everyone!Upon graduating college ( I am currently a sophomore), my goal is to immediately house hack. However, I am most likely going to be working in Chicago at a real estate company. How can I house hack in a ma...
Michael Nahm
Advice on pet clauses
I have a home up for rent and I received a great application from potential tenants. They have a couple of dogs. I’d like some advice on possible clauses that would protect me in the event of potential damage, beyond ...
Bruce Harding
Intrest Only Non-Recourse Loan
I am new to the loan process.I am looking at this scenario:$1.75 MM building$475K Cash Downfinance $1,225,000I have loan options. Building yielding $116K per year prior to PITI.NIO about $65K currently.Regular mortga...
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How to describe this repair?
When an addition was added to this home, the foundation was (what I describe as) chipped away. The addition is about 4 inches lower than the rest of the house. Carpet and padding were simply placed over this.I had t...
Anne Cantwell
Looking to buy FHA owner occupied 3 or 4 plex in Fall River, MA
Hello all. After initially considering cash purchases in upstate NY, my husband and I totally changing tack and looking to buy a multiplex with an FHA loan in Massachusetts. We have about 55k saved, and are currently ...
Marisa Alvarez
Plants with thorns in landscape- can you get sued ?
Can you get sued by a tenant or anyone else if you have a plant with thorns on a frontyard and someone gets hurt ? Like a cactus or a Christ Crown ?
Robin Cornacchio
How much to charge for monthly pet rent?
How much would you charge for Pet Rent for 2 large dogs in Atlanta? Is it better to charge a monthly rent or a non-refundable fee??Thanks!Robin
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Tenant was Assaulted Outside of House
I was hoping y'all could provide some guidance.My tenant has gotten into some run-ins with the neighbor over the past couple of years. He states that the neighbor is a drug dealer and will often pick fights with him f...