Scott Hollister
You are just starting out, what would your next step be if...
What would your next step be if you had these options…Current Real Estate: Two single family homes on one deed. 4 bed, 2 bath. Income 1500 (Rent will be raised to market this summer 1650+)2 bed, 1 bath. Primary reside...
Sara Bradford
Newbie from Toronto, Ontario suburbs (Durham Region)
Hi BP Crew!My name is Sara and I am new to the REI scene. I have a history of Quality Oversight and Project Management, but this is an entirely new venture for me. My goal is to buy, update/build, rent and hold. My ...
Milo Berg
Upper floor condo AC condensation pipe overflow leaks into lower unit.
Hello,I am looking for an attorney in the Houston area that can advise me on potential mold liability case. We own a second floor condo. The AC condensation pipe got clogged and overflowed. We have repaired the AC and...
Jamie Powers
Tenant making false health claims
I had a water leak at a property that required remediation. This was taken care of promptly by a professional remediation company chosen by the insurance company. There is still reconstruction to be completed and that...
Ken Sanders
Possible illegal addition on as-is property
I'm about to make an offer on an as-is Fannie Mae property that I believe has an illegal addition. I rehab to resell, so I'm wondering if there are any consequences I could suffer from this deal. Will this create a pr...
Mike Kinder
Foreclosure Acquisitions
I've been haunting local foreclosure law firms and finding auction dates with these foreclosures, but in stead of waiting for the auction, I thought I might approach the home owner in distress. Has anyone here found ...
Doug Wade
Tenant Wants to Break Lease
Tenant signed 1 year lease in January at $975 a month and now wants to break lease to buy a house. What are my options. Say no and force to honor, until rented? Then I have a January vacancy in a small town.Let out an...
Edgar Martin
Home warranty for rental
In a few months I'll be using my current home as a rental property. Is it a good idea to purchase a home warranty for my rental in the case a repair is needed I do not need to spend so much out of pocket?
Chanté Owens
Barron's article on rise of Detroit
This isn't exactly real estate related; however, since there seems to be a lot of conversation around the possible success/turnaround of Detroit, I found the article very interesting.
It's in the March 17, 20...
Calvin Rappard
Tenant screening / checks on renewal
I purchased a property that already had a tenant - they are now in property for a second year. Lease renewal is coming up and they want to renew again. I am planning on doing a tenant screen as I have not done this fo...