Christian Becker
Refinancing getting 125% of purchase
Buying a deal for cash at $40k in the Midwest. No remodel, MLS comps at $60k. SFR 3BR 1 BA in B/C neighborhood.If I wanted to finance out right away, is the appraiser going to look only at the $40k? Talked with a bank...
Brenda E.
Good Neighbors Make Good Fences...or Retaining Walls...
An abutting property is causing problems with my property due to the actions of a former owner. The property is now owned by a Trust through foreclosure, and they refuse to work with me. I want to put a lien on the pr...
Emily M.
Advice on where to go, how to best use our $, 1031, ?
Hi everyone. We have a three flat that we live in and rent the other two units. Right now one floor is occupied by a paying tenant and another is vacant but almost ready to go.We have a baseless lien that we're litiga...
Frances S.
outside pests
I have seen lots of discussions on pests inside the home but not on ones outside. At what point does nature become a landlords responsibility. I have SFR in Texas a rural setting. I think they wanted that rural life w...
Paul Sandhu
Anyone have STR tenants with birds?
Had two guys move into a place at 1 a.m. today. Drove by this morning and saw a truck with a 24 foot enclosed trailer and another truck towing a boat. They called me and wanted to know if they could use the detached...
Account Closed
Making Connections before your First Deal: Business Cards or no?
Hi lovely BP community! I'm a newbie investor looking to close on my first deal in the next 3-6 months (fingers crossed). I've been learning a lot here and offline and plan to begin attending local REI meetings. I've ...
Rachel Moy
North Carolina Landlord/Tenant laws
Hi BP friends,I would like advise on where/how I can obtain information on North Carolina Landlord/Tenant laws. From what I understand, different counties might also have different laws, too. Thanks,Rachel
Ryan Mills
Maintenance and pet addendums
I will be renting out my house for the first time and have screened my tenants properly. I would like to add a maintenance and pet addendum to my lease to be more specific. Can anyone recommend one to use or tips when...
Sam Leon
Smoke alarms & Carbon Monoxide alarms
In Florida, if it's SFR homes older than 1980 there is zero requirement for these, although I have always provided two on older SFR homes. On condos & apartments they have to be hardwired and much stricter guidel...
Demario Lewis
Property manage yourself
I just wanted to get some insight on anyone that has successfully managed properties for someone else or there own portfolio from long distance. What we're the pros and cons? How was your experience? What key system's...