Violeta Skarpeta
Snow removal in 3 unit building is a pickle
I own a triplex on a desolate block of Pittsburgh. All 3 leases say snow removal is on the tenant, but I'm not sure if that's actually legal. I read somewhere landlord can only require that if the tenant has exclusive...
Shiang Lin
Fair Price? Rehab Bathroom and Single Room in LA
The house is located in Alhambra, CA. One of the suburbs of LA.This is my first remodel and will be my personal house. So I just wanted a second opinion about pricing. My father has a contractor who will do the follow...
Kimberly S.
Buying a Live/Work Space How to Assess Commercial Part
Good Evening,I have recently come across a live/work unit with separate entrances in a price range I am comfortable with. It features a 1 bedroom apartment with a separate entrance and a work space on the lower level...
Grant Zaharis
Remote security on a jobsite?
Hi BP Community, I'm a full time investor based in Charlotte with a MONSTER rehab out of town in downtown Asheville. For those that know the area, Asheville can be host to some drifters and unwanted guests that i woul...
Bud Gaffney
Renting out Basements for storage only?
Hi all! Have any of you ever rented out basements of your property for storage purposes only? I have been approached about this and would love to hear any and all feedback. Thank you for reading and I look forward to ...
Jovon Gamble
Two Family & an In-law Suite - Can I rent?
Currently in the process of purchasing my first property. It will be a owner-occupied two family home. The Home has the following:First Floor and Finished Basement:(Owners Area)First Floor: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Office,...
James Carlson
ADU income can now count toward loan qualification
Hey all prospective house hackers! Some big news last month.Lenders can now count income from an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) toward your loan qualification, according to an announcement from the federal housing auth...
Account Closed
Help me understand this law
I own a SFH that has an attached in-law suite. It's perfectly legal and up to all codes. (The law calls it an "accessory dwelling unit" even though it's attached) I want to rent the house as two separate units. There ...
Dustin Robideau
Building Storage for Multi-Family Tenants
Good Afternoon BP,I'm looking into building storage units in the basement of a 10 unit multi-family I own/manage and wanted to hear if anyone has done this and would be open to sharing some advice. There's 3 completel...
Kyru Cabading
Househacking: What's your recommended Floorplan/Layout?
Hi BP Family, Looking for tips on good vs. bad layout/floorplans for an intended house hack. We're looking at an SFR house hack (4-5BR) here in Roseville, CA. I'm assuming that more bedrooms, more rent, better chances...