Jake Valkusky
Question about Security Deposit and Disposition of Deposit
Hey, BiggerPockets!We currently own several properties in Pennsylvania and rent them out to tenants. Recently we had a lease end and tenant move out. We performed the move-out inspection and had to withhold $200 for c...
Janet Ikpa
How to decline a qualified rental applicant.
I’ve been reading that landlords need to inform applicants who they’re rejecting of why their application is being rejected. What happens when you have too many strong applicants?
We have reviewed and identified 3 te...
Giovanni Branch
Buying a property with a tenant
What would be the pros & cons of purchasing a property with a tenant from previous owner?
Account Closed
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
I am closing a deal this Friday and the sellers settlement attorneys have issued me a Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act notice stating the following "In compliance with the GLBA, we are providing you with this document, which...
Makhwarand Khan
Questions on Collecting Rent in Massachusetts
Hello everybody,
I'm looking at real estate investing here in Massachusetts and I have questions for the rent payment and move-in costs. Is it legal to request a Deposit to Hold in Massachusetts? How do you collect t...
Jason Kramer
Short Sale process and time line question
This is my first short sale and there is a lot of information regarding short sales on bigger pockets and lot of other sites but i am even more confused after reading the articles and trying to compare what stage of t...
Tom Wheelwright
What Does It Mean To Be A Real Estate Professional?
If you own rental real estate, there are three different ways to treat your rental losses depending on your status. One of these is "Real Estate Professional."
First, let's dispense with one myth: Real Estate Profes...
Nick Brubaker
How do you properly fill out a lien waiver form?
Does anyone know how to properly fill out a final lien waiver form? Here is the link to one that is specific to Georgia. https://www.zlien.com/forms/Georgia-Lien-Waiver-Fi...In the "employed by" line if the contract...
Mindy Jensen
How Many Clauses Do You Have Your Tenant Sign in the Lease?
In another thread (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/707296-what-does-your-lease-say-about-modifications-to-the-property) I asked what your lease says about modifications.@Cassi Justiz responded "My lease...
Josiah Willis
Signing Papers Over Zoom?
Sorry if this doesn’t make sense...any critique would be greatly appreciated. Legal Precedent for Zoom:Is there legal precedent for Zoom filling the requirement of in person contact? Can agency and subsequent fiduciar...