Melissa Faraias
Mold Remediation advice and company referrals needed
Hello BP community,I recently purchased my second house, which I am in the process of rehabbing to rent. We had a mold inspection done and there seems to be mold and high moisture content in 2 bedrooms, the kitchen an...
Kristine Thompson
First investment condo; HOA considering construction lawsuit
I finally made the decision on purchasing my first investment property for a mid term rental in Seattle near the top hospitals. It seemed to be exactly what I wanted, but after my offer was accepted and the person I h...
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Tenant screening: was overseas, SmartMove shows a recent check
I am renting out the ADU behind my home for the first time (my first tenant came with the house when I purchased) and am seeking some advice on tenant screening.I see Landlord Solutions did a credit check about a week...
Sonam Gill
Timing of big ticket repairs on older properties
When purchasing an older property, are there red flag issues from inspection reports that new owners should choose to address proactively, rather than in reaction to a tenant raising an issue down the line?
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Chris Pasternak
Not sure how to handle tenant issue
Hello, Longer story-short, I have a tenant that put in a complaint about a furnace in March. My partner, who was the PM at the time, who has since exited the picture, sent out a technician to repair the furnace. App...
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Home Inspection for Condos
I think i know the general physical, financial and document inspection in residential property but for property like Condos which have HOA and common areas, it's alien to me. Anyone here in BP have done home inspectio...
Daria B.
Contractor liable for charge Property Manager makes to Owner....Yes/No?
Hello and good Sunday to all of you:I was not sure where to post this so if it's in the wrong section please let me know.I am going to be having a contractor remodel my rental for the kitchen and bath and do some floo...
Jan Gudell
Family Trust and Problems with Deadbeat Trustees
My father recenlty put a 100+ year-old two-unit rental property in a trust which includes my father, me and two siblings. The building is paid-off and in a desirable urban neighborhood, however it is in need of upgrad...
Nate Palmer
Tenant demands I return security deposit to their Bank account
My tenant moved out and won't provide a forwarding address as they say they left the country. They are requesting that I go to their bank and give their bank the security deposit to the account number they have provid...
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Cleveland Property Tax Address Wrong 80% Of Deals
Does anyone who is experienced in NE Ohio (Parma, Lakewood, Cleveland) know if there is something up with how title companies or the county would record owner tax address? (Where they mail your tax bill.) In 80% of ...