Yuriy Skripnichenko
How I got variance for duplex in Philadelphia aka re-zoning
This question seems to come up a lot on the BP forum.Here is the step-by-step instruction how I got variance for SFH zoning to be used as a duplex with the budget and time schedule 1)Zoning application. Fee is $25.00 ...
Cliff C.
Property taxes question
Still learning here....
Can property taxes in different parts of the city be any indication of the type of neighborhood? I would expect for higher taxes to be paid to faster growing and more affluent neighborhoods a...
Andrew Tam
land severance limitations
I bought about several hectares of land a few years back. It turns out I can't severance it any more according to the official plan. Are there any ways to go around this by changing the zoning of the land AND then app...
Sohail Bas
How are you guys effectively challenging commercial property tax hikes?
Hi all, I was wondering as a commercial property owner how to effectively challenge or reduce property tax hikes?Some of the strategies I've used in the past are:-comparable sales data nearby-take pictures to show dam...
Rahul Kanani
Upset Sale PA, Delaware County - Quiet Title Action & Abandoned Personal Property
I have recently received the Tax Deed to a property which I purchased at the Delaware County PA Upset Sale. My plan is to rent out the property and refinance the property as soon as possible. I have a few questions re...
Patrick Philip
First flip nearing completion
Here's before, during, and after (not quite complete).https://www.dropbox.com/s/zvzrztqevsgno4x/09011711...https://www.dropbox.com/s/c3r7s0fv1d1k6da/11221711...https://www.dropbox.com/s/ltgh2ok7rnlnkna/02211818...I ha...
Mike Welch
Property Tax Appeal 2012
I bought my first property in July 2011 which is now fully rehabbed and rented. I purchased the property as a short sale for significantly under the value the tax appraiser based 2011 taxes on.
I've read up the coun...
Patrick Simmons
How to renovate multi family units while tenants are in there
Just listened to the deeper dive of the most recent episode 368 where the lady talked about how she cashed flowed on her 3 triplexes side by side by doing BRRRR. I have a question about that. When you inherited tenant...
Reed Goossens
Advice on investing in Pittsburgh
I am an interstate investor (newbie) looking to begin my RE investment portfolio in Pittsburgh.
I flew to Pittsburgh last weekend to view some potential investments. I would like some feedback from other Pittsburgh ...
Michael DiDonato
Understanding Property Tax in NJ
Hello BP Community,In preparing to begin investing in real estate, I want to have a thorough understanding of how property taxes are levied against a property. I have read great material such as this article on Invest...