Steven Luttman
When tenants disappear
Hi all,
Seeking guidance on a tenant related matter in Saratoga County, NY (30 minutes north of Albany/Troy). Lease began in March and at the moment are past due for the month of July. A domestic incident has caused ...
Codi Clausen
If buying a turn key, do I need a contractor?
If I’m buying a “turn-key” type of property, and I already have a property inspector and appraiser going to the home do I still need to send a contractor in for a quote? It seems like I may not even need a contractor ...
Nick E.
Closing early January 2016. Tax consequences
Hello,I will be closing on my first rental property on January 5th. The house needs numerous small "repairs" that we are planning on completing in the first few days of owning it. Most of these items are small like ...
Nicholas Preston
Debt to income or no
I have 5 rental properties now but am concerned my debt to income could be a problem soon to finance more properties. I know a big determining factor with banks is your tax returns and how much you actually made that ...
John Woodrich
Section 8 Voucher Program
Now that the city of Minneapolis has passed the ordinance prohibiting landlords from rejecting applicants on Section 8, do you think this will have much, if any, impact?It seems like landlords can easily get around th...
William F.
Can I talk to a contractor in the Rust Belt sometime tomorrow?
You guys are like sorcerers to me, and I have some questions on apartment building work in your area.
Things like:
1. What are some things specific to 'the North' that you see often?
2. How do I work with a contract...
Ricky Hernandez
First Time Home Buyer Inspection
Hi Everyone, I'm planning to purchase my 1st home in Arizona and was wondering if you had any good tips on finding a dependable home inspector? I'm not the most handy and have thought of taking a person knowledgebale ...
Chance Schrettenbrunner
Where do you buy appliances?
I am looking to DIY renovate my kitchen In my house hack duplex, I was needing to buy a new stove and dishwasher.. looking at the big box stores the cost for a decent one is quite intimidating. And suggestions?
Tamara V.
Is this contractor licensed?
Hello BP community,I recently connected with a contractor and when I asked if he was licensed and insured as a GC in DC this was his response:Yes we are. In Dc we work as partners with "XYZ Company" (I removed the nam...
Account Closed
Is a detailed contractor bid asking too much?!?
Hi Everyone -
I recently joined the BP community and I am looking forward to networking with like minded people.
My partners and I have recently purchased 3 properties in the Philadelphia area. As part...