Jenny Nguyen
Can I deduct cleaning expense from tenant's security deposit
My tenants moved out but didn't clean the house thoroughly, especially the kitchen, closets, door, light switches. The house was very clean when they move in and much more dirty when they move out. I asked them to cle...
Kat P.
Tenant left tons of garbage and belongings
My tenant's lease was up and when he moved, he left a ton of stuff in the basement and garage, too much for the alley, will cost several hundred to have removed. He told me basically, it's not his stuff and he's not c...
Brian Kilpatrick
Primary Residence turned into first rental...Now what?
Hey all, Id like to get some direction/guidance from those who are/were in a similar situation. Me and my wife have a house that was our primary residence (no mortgage), and looking to rent it out. I created an LLC, a...
Account Closed
Renting to Young Couple Problem
Rented a small two bedroom to a young unmarried couple, never one of the most reliable renter groups, but it was November, and within two months the boyfriend has moved out.
Of course no comment to us, rent was not l...
Kelly Reed
Vacant Property with Notice posted
I'm new and looking to start investing. The other day I took a wrong turn and drove past a duplex that had a notice sign on it. I've been looking all over to find out who owns the property so I can send them a letter ...
Jonathan Emery
Creative Financing for Property
I will be looking at properties in the near future. I need help understand how I can structure a deal that will work for both me and the seller.
The first property I will be looking at this Friday. I don't have all ...
Jason Atkins
legal or not?
hello all! my question is as follows.....I bought a rental property 8 years ago and it is paid off. I pulled a line of credit from it to purchase another property. That property is technicaly paid for in cash and...
Shawn Lewis
Buying cash in Baltimore
Thinking about buying this property in cash in Baltimore for around 35k. I know I would need a good title company but what are some other things I would did to do? I heard I should check for lead paint as well...
Thi...
Michael Gloss
Painters w/o Insurance
First time poster, long time researcher/reader. I just had a GC repair all the rotten wood on our exterior trim and now need to hire a painter to scrape and paint the exterior trim. 42 windows, so big job. We own a...
Jessie Dillon
Commercial loans & personal guarantees
Hi all! An interesting question has come up in my circle & wondering if anyone WORKING IN commercial loans can answer this for us: Example:A new LLC is created for a group of people to purchase a property in. Owne...