Harman N.
Chronic bugs: Whose fault - tenant, neighbor, unit, exterminator?
Hi all,
I have a duplex with recurring pest (roaches, mice) issues. When I bought the building both units were rented, but one of the tenants complained of mice and bugs and asked to be released from the lease, which...
Account Closed
New Construction financing- occupancy affidavit apply?
Anyone know if you can obtain financing for new construction as a primary residence and then decide to sell upon completion?
Shane Ward
Lady Bugs. Tenant wants to call an exterminator
Tenant says that Lady Bugs are driving her crazy. She wants to call an exterminator and pay for it. Last couple of years I've had them and they go away. Any thoughts?
Anthony Varela
Beginner with rental condo - looking for next deal
Hi BP, This is my first substantial post. I'm looking for advice and possible ways to navigate through the HOT(!) Portland market as a brand new beginner to investing. My wife and I own two properties. Our pri...
Steve S.
Do you have tenant cover costs for pest / cockroach removal?
The best price I've found is $49 for first treatment for cockroaches and $99 per quarter after that with a 1 year commitment. Would you have a tenant cover any of the costs for this or pay for all of it yourself as t...
Raul R.
Selling my 2nd Home in NYC, anyway to avoid Cap Gain Tax w 1031?
Hello all, I have a 2nd home that I'm in the process of selling in NYC, RIverdale.. Its a Studio Co-op, bought it in 2002 for 62k and should be able to get 130K. Spending 10K in renovations, currently in the middle of...
Mitchell Morwood
Fleas in Duplex, Tenants are upset!
I a have a duplex where the front and back exterior doors are shared. Both have their own interior door leading to each side of the duplex. The back yard is shared. Tenant A brings in a cat without asking me. Tena...
Kamran Rahman
House Hacking - My Flea Problem Diary
The purpose of this post is to share my ongoing experience with dealing with fleas in a condo I am househacking. There are two things I am looking for from this thread. 1. A documentation of my experiences so that oth...
Zac Johns
Income Tax on out of state rental
I live in TN and have several rental houses in TN. I have stayed out of Georgia, but we live right on the TN/GA line. We have found what we think is a great deal just over the border. I'm trying to research the p...
Khaled Seirafi
Termite damaged cabinets & HOA
Hi all. So I've discovered that my condo in Long Beach, CA has termite damage in the kitchen cabinets. The unit is on the 3rd floor of a residential building. Brought out 3 termite inspectors who informed me that they...