Mano G.
Tenant requesting hvac replacement
Hello,This is my first time on biggerpockets. We own an investment property and rented it since two years. Our property manager moved on to another job and now we are trying to take over property management ourselves ...
Teresa Grobecker
Do investors get home inspections?
I have a question for investors: as seasoned investors, do you pay for a home inspection? Why or why not? How does that home inspection help you come up with a quote for the deferred maintence in a property? Thanks!
Shaquetta Chittams
How Do I Collect My Judgement?
I was awarded a judgement and I don't expect to be paid. I called my bank to see what institution the check I wrote cleared with and they told me it was cashed at my bank. Does anyone have experience with collecting a...
Alex Silang
Should I buy now or wait a couple of years?
What do you think? Interest rates are very low right now. However, the newspapers are saying that it's almost guaranteed the Fed is going to raise rates next year. That could cause a decline in prices.
If you buy no...
Karl Fabian
Termite Fumigation Alternitives
[b]There is finally an answer to, “ Is there a way to Kill my termites without tenting my house and filling it with poison lethal gas?â€
Realty owners no longer need run the risk of poisoning, death or health inj...
Jon K.
Outdoor Smokers.... does the inside of property smell?
If you have an outdoor smoker, will the inside of a property smell?
I could smell the smoke on this person standing 3-4 feet away. On the other side of the room, I couldn't smell them from that far.
Thi...
Olivia C.
My worst landlord story - join in!
The 2 things I hated about renting was landlords who:Didn't make repairs timelyComing into my apartment without my permissionSome stories: >No working oven for 7 months despite several emails and calls.>No work...
Benjamin F.
Assessing Reasons For Ongoing Vacancy
I have a property that's been vacant for almost three months, which happened previously about a year ago. Given the rental comps in the area (Northern Virginia near Dulles), it seems the property should be earning mo...
Chris Sukala
How Long Should a Tenant Wait
I have been hearing and reading lately that some Landlord tenants have been without heat for several Days. What is a typical time frame a landlord should be acting on this?Granted just know what I read on a news site ...
Adam Scheetz
What is "The Courthouse Steps"??
Greetings All,
I'm a novice here trying to tap this fountain of knowledge so thanks for indulging.
When studying up on REO, (pre) Foreclosures, notes, etc, I keep seeing the phrase "...on the Courthouse Steps." Can ...