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I constantly hear people online (Social media) talking about getting an FHA loan and house hacking a 1-4 Unit property. They say to move out after one year, find a tenant for the unit you were in, and buy another prop...
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Hello BP Community - my first post, here it goes. I own a 2 family home since 2016 that I have rented in Queens, New York. Time has come to sell. During Buyer's title search, it was identified that there is no Cert...
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Hi Does anyone one know of a key pad or door lock to for this situation to allow tenants to let themselves? - no wifi- power only
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I have a renter asking me how many nights a month a guest can stay the night without being on the lease? I know this probably varies state to state (I’m in Illinois by the way), but is there an average? And is this a ...
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Hello. Looking for some guidance. I have spoken with an attorney briefly but would like some thoughts from others.Context:I had a 9 month tenant, upper scale property and tenant, $19K security deposit.Tenant vacated...
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Hi everyone. I am a new wholesaler here in Charleston SC, I just closed my first two deals last month. My primary strategy has been cold-calling various lists but I have run into a problem: As of a few weeks ago, List...
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I am having difficulties with my tenant (The property is in California). He put up a swing on a tree on the property without prior permission and is refusing to take it down. The lease was drawn up with a California...
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I just finished Marty Boardman's new book, "Fixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era." It was fantastic, everyone flipping on BP should pick it up.
Here's my Amazon Review (because I'm laz...
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I am a tenant living in Chicago. I lived in an owner-occupied building with 2 total units. I moved out March 30, 2024 and just recently received a letter from the landlord (54 days later) with deductions and reasons...
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I have been struggling with severe hearing loss for several years now, and it has significantly impacted my ability to work and carry out daily activities. I recently decided to apply for SSD benefits, but I'm feeling...