David Detweiler
Over Occupancy Muni Code
Hi, new to the forum so please forgive any mistakes. I purchased 8 four and five bedroom duplexes in Manhattan, Kansas a couple years ago. The city has a no more than 4 unrelated tenants muni code, but they issued a p...
Lucero Sanchez
Which form should I use for my taxes this year, short or long form??
Hello, I posted a question on January 30, 2014 it was this one:
"In 2012 we purchased our primary residence for $60k it was a short sale and we bought it with out any loans, a year in a half later we found a ...
Jon Holdman
Lead based paint testing on HUD properties
I've noticed that recent listings from HUD now include an extensive lead based testing report, along with an estimate to remediate it. Their remediation must be something pretty significant, since it runs at least a ...
Philip Grant
What is Wrong With My Listing
Hi BP friends!
Can one of you, investor gurus, tell me what is wrong with my ad? I post it with Postlets and Craigslist. It's been about 40 days and I only got 2 calls. The property is in Houston Texas 77035
Here is a...
Jon P.
Lead Paint: What is the End Game?
Massachusetts needs an end game for its Lead Law. Officially, “the Lead Law requires the removal or covering of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where any children under six live.”The law, as is true of ...
Bienes Raices
Are you allowed to screen tenants by appearance or dress?
I don't mean by race or ethnicity but:
If someone shows up to apply covered with tattoos or wearing those pants that hang below the butt, is that enough legally allowable to screen them out? Or do you need to go ahea...
Rachel Moy
Number of Hearts per Bedroom
Hi. I have heard rumors that the state of NC limits the number of hearts/heads per bedroom. I haven't been able to verify this information or find anything on the web. If anyone has insights on this or related matters...
Eric H.
New Member in San Antonio
Good Evening Bigger Pockets!My name is Eric Harris, and I've been lurking around your community for a few days now. I cannot begin to say how impressed I am with the depth of knowledge and helpful comradery I've seen ...
Tadas Bendaravicius
How To Protect Yourself From Lead Law When Acquiring New Rental Property
Hello fellow real estate investors,
I wanted to share some important information about the lead-based paint laws in Massachusetts. If you're new to investing, this is crucial knowledge that could save you from legal ...
William Huston
Expensive vs Average vs Cheap rental property purchase woes...
Hello All, Just reaching out to see if the experiences I have been having for the past 10 years seem pretty similar to others or its just my luck. Currently, I own the following rentals...355k property, gated and deed...