Ben Feder
How to get tenants to pay for utilities?
How do you get tenants to pay for the utilities? Do they get a bill from the utility companies directly, and if so, how do you set that up? If not, do you personally bill them for the cost each month in addition to re...
Kris Haskins
This is what happens when pipes freeze :Video:
Hey BP, i hope all of you are staying warm, it's 15 Degrees here in VA and i wanted to share a video I made recently. I went into a house to look at buying it and I heard a river sound as I was walking up to the d...
Alex Ghameshi
High Electricity and Gas Bills for Triplex
Hello,
I am in the process of purchasing a 1890 built triplex in Fitchburg, MA. The current setup by the owner is that he pays for electricity and heat for the tenants. There is one 3-bedroom (5 people) and two 1-bed...
Val J.
Tenant used Space Heaters Causing a Problem
Yesterday my tenant texted me to tell me that she didn't want to turn on the central heat so she plugged in a space heater. When she did this tripped the lights. She flipped the breaker and the lights came back on bu...
Stacy Mellish
Stumped on what to do for this motivated seller with bad credit...
Hi all, this is the first time I've experienced this issue so am hoping that some of you guys may be able to provide some insight or an innovative strategy that can enable me to help the owner of this property out... ...
Jason Munger
HOA - Reassigning "Reserved" parking spots without a vote
Our HOA decided to reassign the reserved parking spots and give them to "owners that live there". I'm assuming this is opposed to units used for rental properties or owners that use the unit for a vacation home. Man...
Alain Perez-Majul
Have name of deceased owner- now what?
Hey guys!So, I got a lead on a house whose owner passed away (elderly gentleman) about a month ago. Drove to the house to see what condition it's in, and it's in pretty rough shape, so there's definitely a chance that...
Anthony Yancy
Hello, Brand new to the area and real estate
I am brand new to real estate and the investing aspect of it. I have always been interested and I am in need of guidance. I come from sales and am starting out with virtually nothing in my pocket. Mostly looking to bu...
Jo Zhou
Selling agent signed the counter offer, is it legal
Hi, I am in the process of negotiating a contract to buy a house. I live in California. Today, the counter offer was back with signature said "per phone conversation with seller", signed by seller's agent. I wonder if...
Trevor Deeter
Creating an LLC or Trust for investment properties
Hello BP. I was advised by a seasoned real estate investment to create different Trusts for all on my investment properties instead of using an LLC ? The investor makes himself the executor of each trust. For examp...