Ben M.
What to do with kitchen cabinets in this condition
Can contractors create missing parts for cabinets (like the one circled on the left) so that we won't have to get new cabinets?Can they also fix wood rot under the sink (like the one circled on the right) and just rep...
Monica Kovalsky
Personal deposits with bank as condition of commercial loan
We are working on getting our 4th loan with a bank that we have used for financing some of our multi-family properties. They are now making a condition of the loan that we move all our personal accounts to their bank...
Michael Plaks
Update on the current pathetic condition of the IRS
Sobering assessment from the annual report by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (a semi-independent branch of the IRS basically tasked with specific and systemic problem resolution):- 10-month refund delays on paper-filed...
Jim Doyle
Under Contract - Conditions on loan - What are my options??
I’m currently under contract for an off-market home that is being sold “as is.” I’m purchasing the home through an estate via the sister of my neighbor, her and I are in contact and she is considered a friend. The hom...
Josh Blades
Newbie's first deal--Class C property in good condition
This is my first post, and--you guessed it--it's about my first deal. First of all-- props to all the contributors on this site for the wealth of advice you have given me without me even having to ask. There is a ton...
Jason Hibbert
Lease to an adopted tenant: Security Deposit, Condition clause
I am house hacking a 3fm, in Bridgeport, CT for 3 years now. I am about to renew the lease for the first time on 1 tenant (2nd unit has new tenant). Is there anything particular I should consider or add with an "adopt...
Mike C.
Filtering by Building Condition (BLDGCOND) in Tax Record Data
I'm trying to filter down a list of tax record-based data (currently for properties in Snohomish County, WA) for a direct mail marketing campaign, targeting absentee owners with motivation and no mortgage.One field in...
Jacob Tudor
Hazardous Porch Condition – Can Tenants be Removed for Safety?
Hello BP!Recently, the city inspector’s office where we own a rental in Michigan contacted me and informed me that “a concerned citizen” complained about the condition of the front porch of the rental.It is easy to as...
Account Closed
Looking to have a soil test conducted on Anderson Island
Hello! I am looking to purchase a lot on Anderson Island and looking to have a soil test done to see the feasibility of septic on the lot for future use. I am curious if anyone has any recommendations or any other ad...
Daniel Paloscio
How do I conduct my due diligence before an auction?
I've been looking into bidding on properties at the Pinellas County Florida foreclosure auction. I want to make sure that I'm not surprised by any lien or other mortgages. Pinellas County has their public records acce...