Christie O'Malley
Commercial Lease for retail/office
Hi All,
Late November, we purchased a property that is considered mixed use in Chesapeake, VA. Along with residential units, there are two stand alone commercial units. The units are up for renewal soon and I am in ...
Douglas Larson
To GOOGLE GLASS or not to GLASS?
I got my invite today to join the Google Glass 2.0 "explorers club." I want to do it even though it seems to be an overpriced beta testing relationship that probably benefits Google more than users. I just ...
Brittany Alling
Advice Needed: New Investor problem with HOA
Hi everyone! I need some advice! Recently I bought a townhouse- I am living in it for a year and then going to rent it out. This townhouse is in a HOA which I understand could get tricky. But when I looked at the HOA...
Changseok Kim
Homeless people in next door neighbour's backyard
Hi BP members, I have an issue with my rental property, and wish to ask for your guidance. I have a rental property and currently occupied with renters. Recently, the new neighbour next door let homeless people (his f...
Andrew S.
Contractor liens
I hired a general contractor to do a fairly major rehab on one of my properties. Construction is done but it now turns out that the GC apparently has not paid some of the subs yet and they threaten to file contractor...
Ryan Watson
Vacant land Insruance
I was wondering if someone can recommend a good insurance company for vacant land? Is there much difference in the policy if i was to remove trees to help mitigate risks?How much per year does a policy usually run?
Ryan Proffit
Interesting first night as a landlord
So, just closed on my first 8 plex Thursday. I was showing the place to possible tenants when 2 marked cop cars and 2 undercover cars come pulling in the lot looking for one of the tenants. The person viewing the apar...
Darren S.
Seller did not turn over last month's rent at closing
HiI just closed on my first property, a duplex that I intend to move into, and it seems the sellers did not turn over all monies at closing. After closing I went to go speak with my new tenants to introduce myself, I ...
Peter Tverdov
Advice we all can use: give me your best landlord tip!
I'll start it off with one:-After you do a showing, make sure all doors and windows are locked. Not everyone you show a rental too is a good person.
Axel Scaggs
Security deposit forfeited?
I signed a one year lease and moved out one month early. I asked the landlord if it would be OK and he said it was fine. I found him tenants with good credit before the end of the month. Steam cleaned the carpets, etc...