Robert Dennehey
Buying first investment property
I recently won a small sum of 20k in the lottery. I have roughly 75k of equity in my current home. I’d like to get into real estate but have zero experience and if it’s the right investment for me. I am looking for ad...
Exavier Martinez
Tax deed experts please help!
Can some one please explain the difference between a quit claim deed And a quiet title action in regards to tax deed auctions? Why would I need a quit claim deed and/or quiet title action? Do you usually need both whe...
Brad Hadley
Wrong existing lease in purchase agreement
Hello everybody! I have an issue I was hoping some experts may have advise on. I purchased a duplex a month ago and am house-hacking it. In the purchase agreement they included a lease for the existing tenants in the ...
Ed B.
CC&R's conflict with city setback rules-which takes precedence?
I just ran into an interesting situation. I just got remodeling plans approved by the city, and they gave me a permit, but I was just notified that my plans are in violation of the CC&R's.CC&R's have a setbac...
Craig McCarter
Tenant wants to terminate lease early, should I make them pay the entire penalty?
I have a tenant that has been in my home for almost 6 months. By all accounts they have been great tenants. They keep the home clean, pay rent a week early, and I haven't been called out to fix a single issue. They ar...
Aaron Bard
Need Advice on Screening Tenants!
Hey everyone!I've just finished rehab on one of my rental units in my first property.My first showing is this Friday evening, and I need some advice on screening potential tenants.I have gotten some pointers along the...
E Wick
Greetings (and help needed!) from Baltimore, MD
BP'ers,
Greetings from Baltimore, Maryland. I've found your very impressive community, learned a ton just by reading, and would like to introduce myself and tell a bit about me and my situation.
Although I've alway...
Gail Smith
Bank rejected offers,must step aside and sell to end buyer, how can I collect a fee for work done?
I've been working with a homeowner since July. It's a rental property in poor condition in a great neighborhood. He evicted his tenant for non payment and I marketed the house @ $99K. (Assessed @ 145K) No takers, ne...
Jen Faulkner
Use your rental as a fundraiser?
How would you respond to a request to use your rental for a fundraiser? I don't feel like it would really benefit me to do this. My name on a banner probably wouldn't get much attention. Our rentals are in Branson,...
Jeff Meitler
Duplex investment in Cudahy, WI
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Cudahy.
Small duplex in Cudahy. Bought it because the rent to purchase ratio was fantastic, it didn't much work, and was in a safe...