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What's a person fresh out of High School to do?
In a few short months I'll have reached the summit of my 12 year long endeavor to graduate high school and receive my diploma. For many people it's hard to know exactly what they want to do with their life, but luc...
Karen Margrave
EBOLA & REAL ESTATE
I just signed a petition on We the People site to place travel restrictions on those coming from countries with large Ebola outrbreaks, Petition. Probably shouldn't be linking that, but it is a matter concerning every...
Ken Hughes
Trouble with 2nd mortgage
I am having trouble with Chase on a second mortgage. After numerous conversations they continue to say they will settle for nothing less than the full amount $50,000. They are saying my bid for the house is to low at ...
Kelly M.
Landlord opinions please
hoping this is appropriate, In the past my x husband and I flipped about 9 for closures. For the past 4 years I have been renting with my two teenage kids and one dog. The home I'm renting is a young home. Built in 92...
Kristen Bouvier Scoville
LLC vs S-Corp/ Too many Properties Rentals?? CPA - Tax Attorney
Could use some Tax Attorney or CPA advice! Here's what I have.. My husband and I live in a small Western New York College Town. We currently own over 20 properties primarily Student Rentals; 1- (6 unit 1bd), 1-(3 bldg...
Richard Vang
Tenant Repair Request
Hi, one of my tenant just move-in and I already have a long to-do list. For example, he wants new carpet, new paint. Complained the fridge is too small, complained the washer dryer didn't hooked up properly etc...In a...
Jose Lopez
How do I find a real estate partner when I only make $15 an hour?
Hi, I am 16 years old and I want to get a rental property, but I don't have enough money yet, and I will soon have a job that only makes me $15 an hour, so I have considered getting a partner, but where do I find a pa...
Harry Metzinger
Cash Offer
Hi BP, I am currently evaluating a property where I know a cash offer is looked upon favorably compared to purchasing with a conventional mortgage. I am in position to make a cash offer this week. Since the process ...
Adam Batcheller
Tenant wants to install ceiling fans
My tenant wants to put ceiling fans in the unit he is renting from me. He said, he would buy the fans and his brother, who is an electrician, would do the wiring and install the fans for free. There is no ceiling lig...
Jon Klaus
Christmas gifts for tenants
Last year I considered gifts, but didn't do it. Yesterday I did, and it was a lot of fun. I took my 18 YO daughter and 4 and 5 YO sons to Costco, then to 14 tenant homes across 3 counties delivering cookies. Hones...