Sean Peters
Commercial Lease Renewal - How would you handle it?
Hello All,As I continue to deal with a difficult retail tenant in our family’s retail center, I wanted to get some input from the community as to what route, you as a landlord would take.Details:Property Type: RetailC...
Clayton Swansen
Possible Changes to RE Tax Code
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/22/business/trump-...Hi, Everyone! I came across this article in the New York Times today about possible changes in the tax code as it pertains to real estate. I am a new investor, havi...
Jana Cain
A new type of squatter (SF Bay Area housing shortage effect)
TL, DR: Two homeless women moved themselves into a vacant home in West Oakland (Bay Area/CA) and intend to stay there, rent free.
This made the evening news last night. As a resident of the Bay Area, I definitely un...
Jared Campbell
My Condo HOA is threatening legal action against me
Summary: I didn't get approval for the installation of new laminate floors and now the board/HOA won't approve my flooring request even though the padding I have is much quieter than what they require. Now they're fin...
Gash Nag
Slight Mildew/Mold on the Shower Doors: Should I replace the door?
My tenant has observed slight mildew/mold on the Shower doors. After applying the mold cleaners, the gasket on the shower doors is still showing discoloration and the tenant is concerned that it is Mold around that ga...
Christopher B.
!!! Help- Tenant can't move out by lease expiration date
Hi BP community,I am a new landlord, I purchased a property in 2015 with a tenant paying way below market rent. When I purchased I advised the tenant that it is my intent to occupy the property after the lease expire...
Peggy Liu
Legal or illegal request from underwriter?
Hi BPs!I need your feedback on this. So I've applied for a mortgage loan. The investment property is in Illinois, a 3/2 house. It appears that I've passed all the requirements from the underwriter except for one th...