Jeff T.
Tenant requests tub resurface, but it's soap scum. Who pays $175?
Tenants asked to resurface tub but it turned out to be soap scum. Should I charge them back for the $175 cost?The long term tenants asked to have the tub resurfaced after I increased the rent (up from way below market...
Matt Graham
Situation: deceased owner city easement no taxes quit claim
Here's the deal:I live in Houston, Texas and there's an overgrown half-lot (30x110') down the street from my house.
I've been to permitting to talk about buildability, and it looks like after setbacks, I could build...
Kevin Jorgensen
Start with commercial property?
Hello,
Has anyone started their REI with commercial property purchase? I spent some time talking with my grandfather, who built his wealth with SFH working up to his building his own subdivision of homes then commerc...
Josh Barnett
Best way to analyze an area for investing?
What is a good way or tool to analyze an area (crime, schools, cost of living, real estate laws, taxes) to narrow down the area I want to invest in?Background:I am new to BP and real estate investing and I'm starting ...
Victor Kao
Willful Destruction of Property?
I have a troublesome tenant who has a history of causing issues and non-payment in a condo on the second floor. The condo is located in NJ.Just 2 weeks ago the condo above my unit had a failing washing machine that ca...
Annis Naeem
Starting out: considering moving to Dallas
Hi all,preface: I work in the film industry in LA. I make a pretty comfortable living and I can do my job from anywhere in the world as a designer and still make the same income which is a blessing. Heck, we could mov...
Account Closed
Portland OR SFR zoned industrial
Dear Portland people, I've been in contact for over a year on a SFR zoned industrial in 97211. Originally there were some boundary issues that I wanted investigated, and the surveyor found encroachment issues (between...
Ugo O.
Calculating ARV and the 70% rule
Hello everyone,
I am about to start writing out offers and I wanted to know the general opinion on how to find proper comps in the area when calculating ARV. What has been the most reliable way for you to calculate t...
Brandon Morgan
buying rental properties in Pennsylvania
Hi all I am looking to buy My first property for rent. I am new to real estate. I Live in jersey and the Prices seem to not be going down here and there is little to no inventory So I started to look at Pennsylvania. ...
Craig T.
Purchased as legal multi-family, but now it’s not?
My property was listed as a multi-family duplex. County and City Parcel information online reflects the current use as multi-family duplex. The transaction forms used during the purchase were all multi-family. I even ...