Daniel Bautista
Is there a VA Second Tier Down Payment alternative?
People of BP,I am in the military and currently living in Colorado Springs, Co. I will be getting orders here shortly to Denver, Co moreover Aurora specifically. Im currently using my VA entitlement and just initiate...
Tonna Lee
Tenant Mold Complaint
I investigated, tested humidity and moisture and found no problem. Nothing wet, no stains any where. I realize I might not be seeing it. Had friend who was a retired plumber of 25 years and mold experience with me....
Melanie Armstrong
Will the water co install a 2nd meter in a two family home?
Hello BP members. I recently purchased a two family home and I am afraid that the water bill could be an issue. In Cleveland, the water company is allowing tenants to transfer the water bill in the tenants name, Howev...
Aaron Litzenberg
Refinancing and Cash Flow
General question for the BP community.I'm curious about the implications of refinancing a property to pull out equity. If you were to refinance to pull equity out of a rental (think BRRRR), wouldn't that increase PIT...
Walter Jones
Uhaul Report - Where people moved in 2024
I always like seeing this report each year. Tennessee holding steady at #5
Steve Sapowsky
20% Seller holdback to eliminate PMI
Can a seller hold 20% of the mortgage as the down payment if the property is not paid off? Could I offer the seller $40k higher than asking price and have that profit go into the deal as the down payment? Keep in mind...
James G.
For a Duplex does the landlord pay for water, sewer, and trash?
I received a bill for $1,300 from the sewer company, basically all of my cash flow. Is it common practice for the landlord to handle this? The units are not individually metered. Could I charge a set amount per month ...
Lyndsey Keller
Interest on Security Deposit
If you haven't already noticed, I'm new here. You will probably be getting a lot of questions from me. My husband and I have been trying to sell our home for over 6 months with not much interest. But lots of inquiries...
Tom Tijerina
Nomadic Newbie in Florida
Where I'm from is a bit of a complex answer, so instead I'll just say that my (stationary) friends and family are on the middle western side of Florida between Holiday and Sarasota. Most of them are in Pinellas or Hil...
David Cramer
Excessive Pet Paint Damage, Wear and Tear or Security Deposit?
I'm a single property landlord. Tenant recently moved out and the pets left a bunch of claw marks in the paint. The paint was last done in 2017. This tenant moved in 2019 and the walls were in good condition minus nor...