Samuel H.
Security Deposit Refund Method - Money Order or Bank Check?
Hello BP! I'm a new landlord here, and I just had my first tenant move out (it was a VERY short lease). I've gone through all of the steps for moving out, and now I only have to return the security deposit. What me...
Stephen Reyes
Using Zillow for rent payments
I am using Zillow to collect rent payments. I like it because it is free, the tenants can pay online, it is automated, etc. However, it takes 7-10 days (which is longer than Zillow claims) for me to actually get the...
Zach Rubin
Extra Payment on first property or waste of time?
Hello community,The wife and I just purchased our first property that will be our primary for the first year or two on a FHA loan. We do plan on refinancing it after that time due to the ideal interest rate we are pro...
Craig Parsons
Hot mess with a renter/squater how to get hew out ASAP
So this here is a hot mess. My Ex-wife currently lives in my fathers home. She has lived there for 8 years paying no rent as he was trying to help her out. Now the situation has occurred that we need to rent the hou...
Ryan Armstrong
Handy man fell off roof. Sprained leg. Claims he won’t sue.
My handy man fell off the second floor roof to the first floor roof. He hurt his leg. It’s been about 8 days he still he a limp (according to him) and he’s losing work.
He says he’s not gonna sue. At least that’s w...
Ryan Thomson
Real Estate Investing: Why Cost Averaging Outperforms Timing the Market
When it comes to House Hacking and real estate investing, many people find themselves entangled in a web of misconceptions and contradictory advice. The alluring prospect of timing the market and concerns about high-i...
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Current SFR deal analysis
Price=300k
Down=20%
Interest rate= 3%
30 yr fixed
P&I=$1012
Tax per month=$291
Insurance per month=$67
Total per month=$1370
The home is 4 bed/2.5bath 1800 sf
Built in 2005 so very low maintenance. Very rent...
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VA Loan Zoning Requirements
I just signed a contract for a foreclosed duplex at Norfolk, VA using my VA Loan. It's going to be my very first investment and it'll allow me to have the other side pay for my mortgage while me and my wife live in it...
Tyler J.
How do I know when to "Pull the Trigger" on a rental property?
I feel I have found plenty of incredible properties, but I get so worried Im missing something. I want to go ahead with the deal but I worry something may be wrong, etc. How can I be confident I am making a correct de...
Donald S.
Real Consequences of breaking lease?
Hi all, I'll be closing my first rental soon and wanted some clarification. If a tenant moves out, with or without notification, prior to their lease being over what consequences do they really face? What can I do to ...