Lynn Harrison
How to, DIY termite inspection?
Any tips on what to look for? We're looking at houses and my boyfriend has experience in construction but not termite inspection per se. We are only looking for ourselves- not doing an inspection for anyone else.
Is ...
Vanessa Brostovski
PEST CONTROL
I recently looked at a home that I'm doing numbers on. The only problem is, how do I estimate pest control into my repair costs unless I get an inspection done? Is there any other way to estimate it now or should I ...
Jay C.
What's the strategy for a long-term Buy/Hold investor?
Hi all, I purchased a rental house back in Dec. at a low interest rate and using a HELOC for down payment and rehab costs. With interest rates rising and those of us with HELOCs with variable rates, what's the strateg...
Michael Plante
Definition of "AS IS"
As is as of the signing of the acceptance?Or as is as of the closing?Meaning if the property is damaged between acceptance of the offer and the closing. Is the seller responsible?Can they be held responsible to repai...
Rodney Brown
Removing Squatter in Philadelphia
Whats up BP, I'm in the process of having my contractor walk thru a property to provide me with a scope of work and quote. There is currently a squatter in the property. How do I go about getting the property vacated?...
Boris Rochmananov
Abandonment running concurrently with Eviction process in Texas
My tenants separated and have gone different ways. They left a large accumulation of trash and personal effects. One sent me an e-mail that he had relocated to another state. The other is MIA. Tried calling them with ...
Zhenya Levchenko
Los Angeles - Tenant's "guest" for an extended period of time
I have a duplex in a rent controlled part of Los Angeles. I live in one unit and rent the other. My tenant recently broke up with her boyfriend (who WAS on the lease but got removed through and addendum) and is now da...
Sam Leon
Pets DO cost more time, money and stress
First, I have nothing against pets. I do allow pets in some of my rentals, but I have to say, they DO add to my cost, yet I do not charge a pet fee.Here is a list of things I have personally experienced a tenant's do...
Sean Griffin
What is the REAL rate of inflation 2.5% or 12.5%?
In my opinion, inflation rates are extremely understated, please see these two articles that drive the point home:http://www.businessinsider.com/if-people-knew-the-...https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-05-09/devonshi...
Gina Nicolas
Tenant wants to buy his own fridge
Good morning all,
I have a quick question for the community. One of my tenant from my rental that is currently managed by property manager. I received a text from tenant that the freezer is not working and his food ...