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Jon K. Should I accept only certified checks for First Month Rent?
2 October 2021 | 20 replies

I have another tenant moving in this week. They haven't signed/paid yet.

Should I accept only cashier's/certified checks, cash, or money orders for 1st month rent and deposit?

With it being so close to move in, the...

Nadiya Lonkevych FHA 203k Certified Contractor in Ellicott City, MD Ared Needed
11 August 2014 | 3 replies

Hi guys,We made an offer on a very old house and it was accepted. There's quite a bit of work to do, and we are financing it with a 203k loan. So we are looking for an FHA certified general contractor to orchestrate a...

Patrick Philip Where to mail security deposit to if no new address?
22 March 2017 | 11 replies

If the tenants don't provide a forwarding address, where should I mail the deposit to? It says "last known address," in the statutes. Does that mean mail it to the house they just moved out of?

Melissa Robles Seeking advice on mailing method for security deposit
16 August 2018 | 3 replies

Hi BP community! I'm looking for some advice on my current security deposit situation.My former (very disagreeable and difficult) tenant moved out and I mailed his security deposit settlement to him at his new address...

N/A N/A Initial Notice to Vacate: How to Mail
23 February 2007 | 13 replies

I'm starting the eviction process on a tenant for non-payment in Tennessee. I was planning to send the initial notice to vacate by certified mail/return receipt requested. However, I have used this method in the past,...

Robert Sims Is it safe for Investor Buyer pay with Company Check?
25 September 2022 | 6 replies

I'm selling my land investment to another investor. I typically request payment in the form of Cashiers Check or Wire Transfer. This investor only pays with a company check.
Is this normal? Do I have recourse if the ...

Geoffrey Murphy 203K Certification; HELP
23 July 2013 | 9 replies

Hey Guys,

I need some further clarification on this topic.

What for it mean for a contractor to be "203K Certified"?
A contractor mentioned that he believes you only need to have "proper insurance" & "licensing...

Kenneth T. Had anyone heard of Cogo Capital?
16 January 2025 | 25 replies

I am just getting started in my real estate investing journey and I received an unsolicited message from Cogo Capital, a hard money lender focused on investors. I do not have many resources, but I am comfortable takin...

Trace Jones Dead trees in neighbors yard
3 July 2023 | 3 replies

Last year, my neighbors pine trees were hit by lightning and the trees died. The neighbors made no effort to trim or cut down trees. Last week we had a storm, the dead trees broke off at top and damaged my property. I...

Ellen Levinas Hi Everyone! Newbie from NY
29 March 2008 | 4 replies

:mrgreen: Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I am Ellen from New York! At present I am a Certified Master Virtual Assistant, and I also own and operate a few of my own Web sites. One...