Stephen Kunen
Renovation question for commercial building
We are doing a lot of work on a 6 unit building in Allentown, PA. As of today, we realized that since we opened up walls to do the electric and plumbing work, we need to get a building permit. Because it's a commercia...
L Huang
Taxes when convert Primary to Rental to Primary - 2009 Exclusion?
Hi Everyone, Happy Holidays!In this article about "Taxes when converting your rental to primary" - https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/taxes-when-you-convert-your-rental-property-your-personal-residence.html, it m...
Benjamin E.
Help! Loan Officer screwed up three days before closing....
Please help! I am three months in to looking at properties, finding one, negotiating the deal, getting under contract, clearing inspection items and seller credit, getting the lender appraisal, etc etc. Closing date i...
Jason Mak
How much do you actually recover from RUBS
This question is posed to multifamily operators and managers of larger apartment buildings that have recently implemented RUBS through a 3rd party vendor.In your experience, what percentage of your utilities were you ...
Corey Mitchell
So about those lead generators
I’m sure many have seen advertisements for services “promising” to deliver interested leads. Does anyone have any experience with such services?I imagine either charge a monthly service or a price per sale.I’m persona...
Michael Friend
Rental Pay Off
My wife and I are in our mid-50s and earn a combined gross income of $193,000. We are planning a move to a southern state within the year. We currently own two homes with mortgages – a rental property and our personal...
Terry N.
Locating Title Insurance for a Refinance - Attorney question
The attorney for my refinance sent me this message. Has anyone else ever had this question? I'm wondering about "adding" an attorney to my mortgage account. Does that make sense to anyone?Can you please look in you...
Forrest Soule
Do I need a separate bank account? 1st Time Landlord, Owner Occupy
Recent purchaser of a duplex I will be owner occupying. I plan on doing a lot of renovations as well. Should I set up a separate bank account for rent collection and renovation expenses? Is this typical? Thanks!!!
Roma Montifar
Any pitfalls with a 5 year lease?
We have tenants that are coming up to finishing their 2nd year with us. So far we’ve had a great experience with them, and they love the house, neighborhood and service we provide. We’re replacing the shower/tub combo...
Christopher Jacob Weinstein
Depreciation on house hacking:
Hello,This is my second official post, my other was my introduction. You could call me a seasoned member. Anyway, my question relates to house hacking a duplex, well actually any type of property actually. I have been...