Flora Granter
Neighbors stealing power from the rental house when it is vacant
We have been dealing with finding a quality renter in this winter season. This morning we found out that our neighbors are stealing power from our vacant rental house. This is a desirable neighborhood with good scho...
Bret N.
Securing a property before foreclosing on a 1st lien. What type of notices should be posted?
The property is abandoned. I am having a company secure the property tomorrow and change the locks. Any advice about signage and signs to post?
Conner Reed
Owner Pays Utilities - How to keep them under control?
Hello BP,
I have recently purchased a triplex (which was converted from a SFH). Its a 2bd unit on the main floor, and two 1 bd units in the lower level (formerly walkout basement). The utilities (water, electric, gas...
Timothy Brillant
Is it considered trespassing?
Went and looked at a foreclosure without the realtor, was going to peak in the windows but came across this door..... Is it considered trespassing??? I don't know if I should look at that and run knowing the...
Emilio Betancourt
How to deal with trespassers???
I have a problem with kids trespassing into my property. Just two kids about 7 or 8. What can I do to deter them from coming in? I have cameras around property and fance but they just walk right in. I cant lock gates....
Christopher Hough
Watermark Home Loans Not Returning Calls/Emails
Good Evening,My significant other and I are in the process of trying to finalize a cash out refi with Watermark Home Loans and out of nowhere - the communication with the MLO came to a screeching halt. His last email ...
Dean Klein
Tenant sign on door says call the cops
I just bought a duplex 3 weeks ago and have been at the property rehabbing the vacant lower unit. I was outside installing gutter screens and noticed a torn window screen and a slightly open window in the common area....
Drew Sygit
Why Do Owners Want a MTM Property Manager, but 12 Month Leases?
It seems the majority of rental property owners want to lock tenants into 12-month leases. Yes, there are more than a few that insist a Month-To-Month (MTM) lease gives them more flexibility in getting rid of problem ...
Tyler Divine
Lumber Order Guidelines/Suggestions
Are there any tips/tricks on saving on lumber costs from suppliers? Reasons for differences in take-off orders from a set of engineered drawings/plans?Thanks!
Erik K.
Jacksonville - Squater House
I just purchased a house for a great price and now I know why. There was a tenant in place that didn't know the house was being sold out from under him... or so he said.When I previewed the property the tenant was th...