Roy Palmer
Savings/ business credit for rehab costs + traditional FHA for mortgage or FHA 203K?
Hello all,
As my girlfriend and I look to purchase our first househack, we are curious about the pros and cons of using savings/business credit for rehab costs vs. folding costs into the mortgage with a 203K loan.
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Detra Harris
New Security Deposit Laws are on the rise!
Hello, I've been getting calls regularly from start-up companies offering what they call "guaranteed security deposit fee". I'm old school and just getting the hang of online rent payment software (awesome juice -btw...
Chris L.
Security deposit as last months rent? yes or no...
A little history-selling my rental and asked tenant if they are interested in cash for keys if they move out by June 1. The offer would have to be signed by the end of this month if interested. Meanwhile, rent was due...
Chris Muller
What would be the minimum lot size for self storage
I’ve been looking into self storage sites and located for some experienced advice.What would be a minimum parcel size to consider? Is 0.8 acres to small?The thought would be to do mini storage as it’s in an urban set...
Neil Hunter
Advice on how to handle house cleaning after tenant turnover
My current tenant is about to move out, and I'm not sure how to go about the move out process. The tenant before him broke his lease early so I just kept his security deposit, and had someone professionally clean the ...
Cameron Riley
If a tenant violates lease, Can I keep entire deposit?
Can a landlord keep deposit is lease is violated in any form? Drug and illegal substance left behind on table, multiple noise complaints before they left... other things were broken within the agreement
Brandon Sowers
The Future of Security Deposits
As rents continue to rise, this in turn increases the cost for tenants to move in to a rental property. It is not uncommon for us to list properties for $1500 per month. This can end up costing a new tenant over $3k t...
Robert Steele
At what point is tenant not responsible for paint and carpet condition
I had a tenant move out after 5 years and the carpets are absolutely trashed. They were brand new when they moved in. I know the IRS assumes carpets are only good for 5 years so I am thinking I should not deduct this ...
Johnothan Edward Layne
North Carolina Tenant Law
A tenant has given me an official notice after only having 20 days in the rental. She had never complained about anything about the house until the letter arrived at my doorstep. She agreed to leave the premises and d...
Linda Thomas
security deposit refund
Good afternoon,I have a rental property Pennsylvania, the tenant contacted me after moving out to pick up belongings left behind on day 2 after leaving the property. In PA if they contact you within the first 10 days ...