Manny Cirino
Liens & Land Trusts... Would you do it?
Hi all,
it is rare that I actually create a topic although I like to post on other issues. I had a few thoughts come in to mind as I just came across a vacant property. The property is located in a nice neighborhood,...
Ryan Dossey
I'm going to be a new landlord help me set my policies.
Those of you guys that have been at this I am curious how you handle the following situations. Everyone says to set your rules and keep them.Smoking:Pets:Credit:Felons:Age:First time renters:Previous evictions:Rent Co...
Amie D.
Inheriting a house, any way to make this work?
My father passed away last October. He left his house to me, my brother and sister, equally. We decided to put it on the market, since co-renting it would be a hassle.
I've considered buying out my brother and sister...
Jim Stardust
Financing a rental with 15 or 30 yr mtg?
It's my first rental property, can afford both 15 yr and 30 yr (with the appropriate down payment) financing. At 15 yr, I anticipate the property will be slightly cash-flow positive, with 30 yr, there's a lot more ca...
Rob K.
Foreclosed for less than what was owed
I have a question about foreclosures. I know that in most states, when a property is foreclosed and goes to the courthouse auction and you are the high bidder, you own the house that day. In Michigan, if someone doesn...
Alexander Zurn
Raising rent on elderly couple
I am a few weeks away from becoming a first time home owner. 3 Unit in Rhode Island. The property contains a 2 unit building and a 1 unit standalone cottage. This will offer a unique opportunity to be a landlord/prope...
Eric Oszczypala
What would you do with 100k to invest
What would you do with the current market and 100k to invest?
Blake Kirby
How to evict good tenant?
I just got a deal with seller financing and to make the payments I have to increase rents. With LA's ridiculous laws im not sure how to get the tenants to move out. Turns out 5 out of the 7 are related and they only p...
Joshua Dorkin
Tiger Woods - What are you thinking?
This Tiger Woods drama is nothing I really care about, but the announcement that he is giving up golf is what gets my blood boiling.
Here are my thoughts:
1 - Sure, he messed up big time by sleeping around
2 - He a...
Andreas Mueller
Warning! - Don’t Get Screwed by a Shiesty Contractor. How to avoid it, and more!
Welcome BP compatriots to my weekly "Skeptical Take" on all things real estate, coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for...