I am trying to leverage my home's equity to access investment funds but I've run into a road block. I have tier 1 credit and according to the bank there's roughly $140,000 in equity in my home, but my debt to income r...
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Hi everyone, I have heard mixed answers on this. In New York State, specifically Syracuse can you ask for First and last rent security deposit with signing a new lease? My lawyer says you can but need a second opinion.
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I've found a couple to rent my condo and they want to sign a lease on Sunday for a move date of April 1st.
I'm thinking that I'd like to collect the deposit on the day that the lease is signed, which is on next Sunda...
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I’m working on a deal for a non conforming lot with a 1, 2 and 3 family building on it. At this point all cash and owner financing are the only options that I see. The seller are not onboard with owner financing, but ...
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According to Brandon Turner's Book on Managing Rental Properties: Once tenants move in and the Deposit to Hold is transferred to the security deposit to be held throughout tenancy, is the Deposit to Hold pro rated for...
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Anyone else being required by law to offer alternatives to the age-old security deposit dilemma? A new Cincinnati ordinance is now requiring landlords with 25+ units to offer some other alternative to the standard sec...
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Hello everyone, I am getting ready pay a retainer for a Securities Attorney and want to make sure that I am not wasting money. My partner and I are looking to raise small sums of capital ($20k - $40k) for individual s...
Hello Bigger Pockets community, I am looking for recommendations for attorneys with experience in Litigation and Receivership and who have a license to practice in Washington state. For context, I and a few friends in...
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Hi Everyone,
Right now, I have my tenants' security deposits in separate savings account at an online bank. Is this how most people do it? If not, can you share where you keep the security deposits. Thank you in...
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Good morning,
I’ve come across a renovation property available at a significant discount and would like to secure it without going the traditional 6-month financing route. We estimate the project will take less than ...