Aiden Harris
Tenant feels there is mold in the AC ducts - what to do?
I’ve got a new tenant who states he believes there is mold in the AC ducts. He has stated he is sensitive to mold & allergens. He filters his side of the property with HEPA filter system & MERV 14 (I believe) ...
Kyle Meyers
Accrued Property Taxes Effect on Cost Basis
I am sure this is a pretty basic question with a straight-forward answer, but I have thought about it too much and gotten myself confused by my own thoughts.
When purchasing a rental property, it has been standard f...
Peace Lily
End of Lease term - 90 days - Tenant challenged this clause
Dear BP members - on my lease with the below clause, it says 90 days notice. I explained to him that it works both way - meaning that landlord will have to give the notice to tenants 90 days notice if not renewing the...
Sam Leon
MOVE (realtor.com) acquires Point2's listing syndication arm
Following recent news of Zillow acquiring Trulia, Move made a move today. Curious to see how the pros here think of this move. Would it help realtor.com be more competitive to Zillow?InPlay from Briefing.com9:03 am ...
Alex R.
need a formula for buying residential multi-family rental properties
Hello Everyone
For buying 4 units and under (quads – triplex and duplex), I need a formula to show me whether a deal is a good deal or not
Nikolas Engel
Neighbor requests modification to existing easement for electric upgrades
Dear all,A neighboring mixed-use development is requesting to modify an existing easement we have with the electric supplier in our area. The aim is to enable the electric supplier to make modifications to the electri...
Gabe K.
Success Story: Note Exit via Trustee Sale
In March of this year we purchased a non-performing 2nd deed of trust in the Silicon Valley area of CA. We attempted to work out a loan modification with the borrowers but ultimately needed to foreclose as they were ...
Jarrod Covey
Austin's Real Estate Market throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
A look into Austin MSA related to real estate before & after the COVID-19 pandemic, and into the future.
I wrote a similar paper almost a year ago today, good cross reference for this read.
Leading up to and con...
Bernadine Holloway
Felon Friendly Rentals
Does anyone know of any properties in the San Antonio area that are felon friendly? I ran into a financially stable family, facing the challenges of finding a house due to the background of a family member. They are l...
Andreas W.
Incentives for lower water usage?
I own a condo inhabited by four unrelated individuals, which is legal in Raleigh, NC. As landlord I pay the utility bills and just don't get how each resident can use 86 gal of water daily. I was told that this is not...