David Arehart
Confusing property on the MLS
Hello BP members! I have a few questions about a deal I may have found on the MLS. I'm still new and this would be my first rental property purchase. First, what steps should I take when buying a property with tenants...
Art Maydan
Frozen Pipe Solutions
Does anyone have experience installing heated pipe tape in units that have already been built and are occupied? Last year when it hit -40F, we had several units with frozen pipes running along exterior walls freeze de...
Jordan Kimbell
Tree Removal Permit to remove tree from rehab property.
Hi All,I am partnered on a rehab and my partner has put in an application to get a tree that is very close to the property removed. I've called the city and they say residential properties don't require a permit to r...
Hemang S.
How do you handle property boundary disputes with builders?
We are in Chicago and the lot next to ours was just bought by a contractor/builder. He just finished demo-ing the old building and told me that our property encroaches on his (according to his survey) by 4 inches- the...
Nam Trang
Should I remove this tree?
Inspector tells me this tree is too close and may cause foundation and roof issues. Agent tells me it's not necessary. Who is right?
Jon Graham
Contracted buyer being difficult. Negotiate or cut him loose?
We recently flipped a property in NW Indiana. We had a hard time getting accurate comps to choose a listing price (we over-rehabbed the house for the area it was in). So, we aimed high at a listing price of 340k. The ...
Serena Kim
Are you worried about short-term rentals in Orlando/Kissimmee?
Hi - are you currently worried about short-term rentals in Orlando/Kissimmee? Recently, that has been one of the top question I've been getting from investors, especially given how well the real estate market has done...
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My Tenants Want the Basement Finished
Hello! I have a four bedroom three full bathrooms property that is currently occupied. I charge these tenants $2000 per month for rent. I verified the fair market value with Basic Allowance for Housing at $2169.00. ...
Joe M.
Worst month to find renters
A couple questions.
In your experience when is the worst time to have a vacancy? My guess is around the holiday season.
Second question is from a risk perspective. I have an opportunity to purchase a house that is...
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Airbnb removes 59,000 listings - What'd They DO wrong?
Click Bait. ;-) They were FAKE Listings. I didn't know you make a fake listing but AirBNB knows.*****************************************************Airbnb removes 59,000 fake listings, blocks 157,000 fake accounts
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