Rick Bassett
Applicants with undisclosed significant other
Maybe it's the way that the housing authority in our area works or our local culture but it seems that the vast majority of the applicants that we get who are on public assistance almost always fail to disclose that t...
Ashlee Fazio
Using security deposit as last months rent
I have a tenant who is very unhappy who is breaking their lease 6 months early. She is insistent on using her security deposit as last months rent. I have told her that is not acceptable and would be considered nonpay...
Mark W.
Tenant started a daycare business
It's come to my attention that one of my tenants has started a daycare business. I've looked into this and found out she became certified by the state earlier this year. So she's "legit"...however, my concern is lia...
Scott R.
Direct Buy?
Anyone have any experiences with the company Direct Buy, as always, if it seems to be too good to be true it probably is, as they normally advertise 50%+ percent off, but my thinking is even if i was to get 20 or 25% ...
Annette Radvansky
Property Managers and Security Deposits
Is it normal for a property manager's agreement to take the tenant's security deposit and hold it for the life of the lease? A PM I considered stipulated this in the contract. It also put the liability on me to pay it...
David Krulac
Most Insurance doesn't cover 6 claims...
NOT covered by insurance:1. FLOODS, can be covered by separate FEMA flood insurance but not by home owner or rental policies.2. EARTHQUAKES3. SEWER BACKUPS4. PESTS rodents and bugs5. SINKHOLES6. MOLDMany of these c...
Maxim K.
Dual agent, good or bad way of closing a deal?
Hello fellow real estate experts .Here is my situation , I found a property (duplex) negotiated selling price and pretty much moving forward with a deal! I did everything without real estate agent. Now I’m at point wh...
Logan Hensley
Hit landlords garage with car.
(Ohio, USA) On August 11th, I backed into my garage and notified my landlord. I let him know that I’ll be getting an estimate as I only dented in the bottom panel. They took it upon themselves to have someone call and...
Josh Darley
Appraisal Condition Requirements
BP,I need some information regarding what the actual requirements are for the condition of a home so that an appraiser can complete an appraisal. I purchased a house for cash in OKC last month that needed a little re...
Stephanie Sawin
Private Lending legitimacy
How do we verify that a private lender is actually legitimate and not just a scam? :)