Dan Masterov
Investing through an LLC
Is it best practice to always invest in all real estate properties under an LLC? What are the pros and cons?
Pete Fiannaca
Need to make a strategic next move...
Hey Folks!Last week was HUGE for me as a new investor, having closed on my first cash out refi of a small SFR I bought about 9 months ago. Numbers were great as I ended up out of pocket about $15k for a down payment (...
Brian W.
A few questions regarding water, flowers, and marijuana
Should I tell tenants that it behooves them to notify me of a water leak immediately as it costs them money too? From what I've experienced and observed, water is the biggest source of damage to a home. I would like...
Maryann L.
What happens when NOT all parties are notified re: foreclosure
So, I'm interested in a property and had my title attorney check title. His paralegal just emailed me as he is off for a week.
The biggest thing I see is not all parties were notified regarding the foreclosure. Has...
Mike Wood
What color/sheen paint do you use in closets
For all those DIY landlords, what color/sheen do you use on the inside of your closets? For my rentals, I take care of maintenance and unit turnover between tenants (cleaning, repairs/patches, paint touchups, etc). O...
Ronald Roetsel
Unreliable Management Company (Co-op)
I hope some of you who have experience dealing with co-ops and their management companies (especially in NYC area) can give me a hint how deal with the management company who for years deliberately makes my life diffi...
Wayne Brooks
Okay, let's do a poll about this "must own properties in an LLC" idea. Any real world examples of where it saved you, or is it more trouble than it's worth?
Many have the perception that they Must own properties in an LLC, for protection of their other personal assets, from that super duper lawsuit they're going to lose, that's for more than their insurance limits.Thought...
Paul B.
Sued for Slippery Sidewalk?
Hi everyone, I recently had a stamped concrete driveway installed at one of my rental properties. The renovation included repairs of the sidewalk that connects to the driveway, as it was ugly and in disrepair. My co...
Vincent Plant
Tenant trying to reduce rent due to a leak.
A few months back my tenant pointed out to me that the sink sprayer in the kitchen was at a drip. She didn't seem so concerned with it and I didn't see it as an immediate need so I admittedly brushed it off and have s...
Mary Murray
Tenant ripped vinyl, but had a bubble
We have an excellent tenant who is being transferred and moving out. In cleaning they pulled out the refrigerator to clean and ripped the vinyl in the kitchen. The flooring was brand new a little over 2 years ago when...