Elizabeth Blazina
mold making tenant sick?
Hi BP members, I have a tenant that has called me to report what he believes to be a mold issue that is causing him to be sick. Now I have checked the plumbing and found no issues and I normally am pretty dil...
Steve DellaPelle
Tenant Damaged Neighbors Property - Who’s Liable?
Hello BP! It’s been a while...I’ve been a landlord for close to 4 years now and I just ran into a unique situation at my four family property. Here’s the breakdown:- Tenant in Unit 1 has private access to the property...
Randy E.
Are obese people a protected class?
While replying to another thread about family size, I was reminded of two separate incidents regarding size of another nature.The first was a few years ago when I showed a vacant 2BR/1BA house to woman who had called ...
Darryl Allen
Buying as Corporation, with back to back loan
Hello,Long time lurker, first time poster.Short background on me - I've been buying & renting properties for nearly 12 years. I've brought my wife into the mix, and we now have a total of 9 units across 7 properti...
J Scott
Politics Over People
They're happy to spend $1T to capture a guy who had nothing to do with 9/11, but won't approve $7B to help those who risked their lives during the attacks:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/12/09/senate.9.11.responder...
Jason Merchey
Discount Listing?
What do you think about going with one of those discount brokerages - where you pay for the MLS listing but that's about it? On the one hand it seems wise if your market is strong and your house is desirable and y...
Jeff L.
Raise Rent on 17 Year Tenant?
Hey BP!I recently acquired a duplex (two separate structures) in Colorado Springs. I rehabbed one of the homes and doubled the rent with a new tenant. The rent of this unit is almost double the mortgage payment for bo...
Richard McNeal
What can I do about medical marijuana use (in Oregon)?
Hi everyone:I have a no smoking clause in my lease agreements, which prohibits the use of the recreational marijuana. However, a tenant recently informed me he has a prescription for medical marijuana.I haven't been a...
Account Closed
Found Deals Off Market - Here's How
Here is a big pro tip:
Stop buying on the MLS. It’s too expensive! There is a process called "Buying Off Market". Where do you think all of those properties on the MLS come from? They were "off market" until they wer...
AJ Wong
Does and should climate change factor into home buying and investing?
When it comes to successful real estate investment, insight and foresight are essential components to a profitable portfolio. Insight brought me from LA to the Oregon Coast in 2018, partly fueled by a recognition that...