Sarah M. Armstrong
California Small Claims Court and 21 day security deposit rule
I am preparing to go to small claims court on Wednesday for a dispute with my landlord. I moved out of an apartment after 6 years on September 15, 2018. My security deposit was $1150 ($800 regular and $350 pet). In my...
Konrad R.
Do I need to receive an estoppel letter?
I'm closing on a property next week. There is a tenant in place. Do I need to get an estoppel letter? Does the seller furnish the letter? I have already received a copy of the lease. There is a discrepancy with the se...
Justin Burch
Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Strategies for Buying Established Businesses
In the world of entrepreneurship, purchasing an existing business can be an exciting path to growth and success. However, the challenge lies in securing the necessary funds to acquire these established enterprises. Wh...
Travers Xanthos
Lending money to client for bridge loan on commercial property
A client of mine has approached me about lending him some money for a commercial real estate deal that he is working on securing. He is an experienced commercial real estate investor with a $10M portfolio that I trust...
Jessica Young
Vacated tenants demanding access to get their own repair estimate on damaged item
We are receiving threats and demands from tenants who recently vacated.Our tenants, who you know were a total nightmare if you're following my other posts, finally embraced the happy clause and are out half way throug...
Johann Jells
Problem tenants gave 30 day notice! How hard should I push to get last month's rent?
My inherited problem tenants (loud, bathroom floods, calling city authorities on me) have given notice. I'm thrilled they're leaving, I was considering offering them a few grand to go.
But they have not paid ...
Gabriel B.
How to handle security deposit when 1 tenant leaves & 1 stays?
The lease term will be ending in 60 days for two tenants. One tenant has provided ample notice that she will be leaving. The other tenant, however, indicated they want to stay. How would you handle security deposit...
Manny Andrade
Tenant not paying last month rent-Told me to use Security deposit
Hello BP family, this is my first post.
I have 5 rental properties, all SFH, in a B to B+ neighborhood. I currently have a tenant who gave me 30 day notice on 10/21 to move out on 11/31 and is refusing to pay the la...
JC Conchas
tenant security cameras without permission
Bought 4-plex, one tenant installed security cameras on the outside of the building, because their car had been previously stolen. I confirmed with Realtor, tenant never asked landlord for permission to alter the buil...
Danial Qureshi
Freddie Mac now allowing LLC transfer (as of 10/20/2021)
I just discovered that Freddie Mac recently began allowing property title transfers to an LLC after an amendment to their servicing guidelines, effective on 10/20/2021. Until now, only Fannie had allowed LLC transfers...