Michael Kovacs
Single to Multifamily Potential Conversion
Hi All,Looking at a SF home in New Jersey with Multifamily potential based on the layout. - Basement/ground level (half is underground since it is on a hill) has separate entrance, kitchen, full bath and living space ...
Brett Hearn
Landloring and protective class.
Hi everyone. This is short and sweet. I am currently screening tenants for my 2nd SFH rental. Does anyone know if Emotional Support Dogs, with all their paperwork (whatever that means) are a protected class? I hav...
Matthew Rue
Screening Tenants
Can anyone recommend an online screening service for tenants so we are confident we comply with all laws as well as information we should have?
Ryland Taniguchi
Any Legal Recourse To Stop Your Government From Bullying?
When I was in high school, I was one of the kids that was bullied everyday. One time I was pushed down the stairs. Kids would tie my shoes while I fell asleep in the bus. Would have spit wads hit my head. When being b...
Benjamin Haberman
First commercial deal considering
This town has a population of 5,000 people. Its directly downtown. brand new 2 bed 1 bath on third floor/3 offices on 2nd story/3 offices on 1st story. Only 2 are occupied. Owners are looking to get rid of it and be d...
Arthur Clark
Fha 203k to gain equity
I will make my first property purchase this year. Due to potential comp issues I am reevaluating a multi-families as my first property choice. I am considering a Fha 203k on a distressed to create equity for addition...
Brendan L.
Zoned as 2 units, has an attic separate studio
I'm looking a property that is zoned as 2 units, but has an attic studio with separate water/heat. My goal would be to live in the studio and rent the 2 units below. Would I run into any issues, legal or otherwise, by...
Matthew Apostol
Question on Virginia landlord/tenant law
Hello, I am active duty military, currently stationed overseas. I own a townhouse in Northern Virginia and I am about to become a first time landlord. I am not using a Property Manager. I was reading over the Virgin...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Buying property zoned SF but appraiser calling MF
Hi BP! I'm under contract for a property zoned SF in Youngstown, Ohio. The home belonged to my grandfather before his passing in 2013, and my uncle sold it in 2014. I'm purchasing it as an owner-occupant with a conven...
Troy P.
What makes a room a bedroom?
I'm looking at this property that states it is 3 bedrooms. It appears that way, but after looking closer, one room has a custom made "closet" in an open space. It also has no door and is, in my opinion, a bonus room...