Robert Arquilla
Tenants with disabilities
So my first tenant is moving out after 9 months. I put my add out to fill the vacancy that’s coming up and have been getting a lot of interested and good quality tenants lined up to come look at the house.However one ...
Rodney Sums
How does one pursue an abandoned home, possibly no heirs?
This property is in El Paso, TXThe following is an account from a friend of mine interested in pursuing neighboring home:-House has been vacant 6 years-The owner and her two sons died. Owner nor children were married....
Brandon Dinsmore
Permit fee responsibility - Contractor vs Homeowner
Hi All,I had my hot water heater replaced a year ago through a home warranty. I paid my invoice & that was the end of it... until now. I am turning my house into a rental and when the inspector came she pointed ou...
Kenneth LaVoie
Frustration with REFI (another disadvantage to LLCs)
good morning everyone,
I have been looking nationwide for full terms fixed rate financing and cannot find it. I have encountered a recent killer deal, but most banks will NOT loan to you period, if your LLC owns the ...
Craig C.
PA - Security Deposit questions (interest, renewals)
In Pennsylvania, tenants who occupy a rental unit over 2 years are entitled to interest on the security deposit. My tenants signed a 1 year lease, then a 6 month extension (actually titled “lease renewal”), and then a...
Ryan Moore
New accidental REI in Syracuse, NY
Hello, My name is Ryan Moore and I have been an accidental real estate investor for the last 5 years. Due to a work relocation I had to rent my first home. I thought I was making a long term move and ended up buying p...
Courtney M.
Anyone familiar with loans in Michigan / closing costs?
I just got a quote back for a loan for a SFH in southeast Michigan. At $89k ask, there are $5,500 in closing costs ($1,500 of that is tax prorations) and then $2,100 in prepaids (insurance/taxes). The closing costs se...
Christopher Olsen
Cash for Keys and a houseguest turned tenant
OK, so here is the backstory. My father passed away unexpectedly in January. He didn't have a will, but my brother and I are the only two heirs and will inherit the house whenever the courts open back up. Our current ...
Tammy Mason
Home Insurance will not allow certain types of dogs
My tenant potentially could be getting a dog that my insurance will not allow as an emotional support animal. Will I need to change insurances? What are my options?
Account Closed
Banks, and Designers, and Bears....
Actually, just banks and designers.I found a good lot and I'm building a duplex. I had a great conversation with a builder who was willing to give me a ballpark estimate of construction costs that sounded fairly reas...