Joseph Platyan
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this Philly deal
Looking at properties in the Wynnefied section. This one would be a "turn key" type deal. Recently renovated. Been on the market for a bit listed at 149K and believe I could get a minimum of $1300 in rent. What are yo...
Jon Quigley
handicap issue
Hello I know it is illegal to discriminate against disabled folks. But one question - if we accept a disabled person (which I'm glad to do) does this implicitly mean by law we have to prep the property to be wheelcha...
Toben B.
Need help advertising my lease option house
Hello,I have a house I want to sell through lease option. It is priced at market priced and set to lease at market rent. I placed an ad on craigslist and zillow but I have had very little response.Where do you find th...
Chris Mackinlay
Lender requiring repairs before closing
Hey BP.Have a weird situation I think and I would like some thoughts on understanding it. I have a house under contract that needs some work: exterior paint and some plumbing issues addressed. It's ugly, that's why I ...
Joe Sadusky
Damage to HUD house before closing - Radiators exploded
Hey guys, I am about to close on my first HUD property and have a question that I'm hoping someone can answer for me. The appraisal was just complete on the property yesterday. We got the report back today and found ...
Britnie Stuward
Home square footage vs lot size
I am intrested in buying my first property in Richmond, Ca. There are a few options in my price range under 300k but I've noticed that some of the smaller houses I've found are on larger lots ie a 800 sqft house on a ...
Joshua D.
Tenant not paying extra water bill usage. Force the issue or no?
So we notified a tenant that her water bill was over by $50 this month and we pay up to $40 and she is refusing to pay for it. How should i handle this? I dont want her over it. Also how does everyone raise rent a lit...
James Niemeyer
Online Screening & Renting
Hi all,I've just finished renovating 2 more condos which are currently empty. I've been just using referrals to rent out properties but I want to start being more comprehensive.I know I've read some posts about having...
Joseph Medina
The Investor Failure Journal
Hello,
I am Joe and a new investor, an Army Veteran, and I am also a PhD (ABD) in Psychology. I am starting this Journal to help both new investors and seasoned investors alike with Failures that arise in our chosen...
Travis L.
Baltimore City lease agreement
Hello All,I was wondering if any fellow landlords had a landlord friendly lease agreement they can share with me that is Baltimore City specific. I had a realtor send me one but as i read it it seems very tenant frie...