Richard F.
Possible moratorium on property sales in Lahaina due to devastation from the fires
Aloha,The Governor is promising to make it difficult for predators to take advantage of the devastation in Lahaina and other areas:https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/hawaii-governor-seeks-mora...
KENDRA J.
sell or hold rental property
Tenant moved out of our 5 bedroom rental house last end of July. Have owned this property 11 years and was our primary residence until 5 years ago when we started renting it out.
Market for selling has picked...
David Johansen
Bathroom flooring tile or linoleum?
There was a leak in the bathroom that is now fixed and I am going to replace the flooring. As I will be turning this home into a rental this summer I wondered what you would recommend as the flooring choice? Also what...
Erik D.
Just created an account, here to learn
Hello,
I have gone through with the purchasing of two properties via short sale and plan on pursuing another purchase very soon. I need to learn about financing and rehabbing a property. So far, I have purcha...
Nathan Lamb
Insurance Payment tax help needed.
Hello, good people.
My name's Nathan and i'm new here.
I was sent on a task from my father to find some tax answers.
Basically, my mom and her family own some land out in Lubbock, Texas. It is insured, and since t...
Dale Desmond
To Pet or Not to Pet
A lot of rental owners ask "Should I allow my tenants to have a pet?" This is followed by one of two additions...
1. "Dogs destroy properties. Cats are ok, though."2. "Cats destroy properties. Dogs are ok, though."
...
Timothy W.
Obama witholding data on Cash for Clunkers while pressing Congress for more money
Isn't this surprising out of a Chicago politician? The administration refuses to release data on the "success" of the program, but is telling congress it needs more funding.
I don't know about yo...
Steve S.
First time a tenant has failed to make rent. What to do?
Their business has been destroyed by inflationasked if they could use the deposit to cover rent for this month. What should I do next? I want to be sensitive to their situation as the economy is bad and we’re all str...
Pete Perez
Would you rather $200k now OR $800/mo cash flow + future sale?
Would you rather have $200k (after taxes) right now, or would you rather have $800/mo cash flow + money from future sale? I am anticipating "Well, it depends on what your goals are" as an answer. I want to know what Y...
Brandon T.
How will rising rates affect home prices? How high will rates go?
Hey BP members,
I'm confused about a topic and I'm hoping someone could help me and possibly others understand. I have a couple questions:
1)
I know that when inflation increases it causes home prices to increase a...