Nina Singh
How to approach a condo conversion for 2-unit new construction
I'm new to the BP community and excited to be here! I owe a 8500 sq ft lot in West Menlo Park. I plan to tear down the existing structure and build a duplex using a modular builder. I'm having trouble understanding th...
Brandon Malone
Email Threat from Lawyer
Hello Biggerpockets. I'm actually writing this post for a friend. She has a basement rental and drew up an agreement for the rental. She has a holding deposit and contract states that if property is taken off the mark...
Yvonne H.
How soon can I legitimately send Notice to Pay or Quit
I'm in NC. Rent is due on the 1st. By law, we cannot charge a late fee until the 5th. I have some troublesome tenants who need to be dealt with accordingly and most of all swiftly.My question is, can I send them a lat...
Ben Gleason
Contractor damaged tenants bed, I am having a hard time finding a solution....
A note: I own the home, live upstairs, and rent the lower apartment.
I hired a contractor to replace some windows, and and repair the damaged frames. I gave my tenant a 30 day heads up on the repairs, I then gave...
Bob Drew
Tenant paying 2 months rent in advance. Should I accept it?
My tenant in l sent rent payments for August and September in advance (he made the payment on July 26 and the August rent wasn't due until July 31 and September rent isn't due until August 31). Reasons he stated are n...
Kevin Lefeuvre
Wifi Cameras to help enforcing House rules
Hello all!Due to a bad experience I am finally decided to install cameras, but want to keep them simple. Here's what I ideally need for each property:- Two or max 3 cameras mainly to cover the entrance and the parking...
Harry Zhou
My Year 2016 in Review
My Year 2015 in review HEREBackground: busy software engineer in SF bay area. Strategy 2016: Cautiously buy out of state properties, accumulate cashflow for my balance sheet (to qualify bigger loans).Started 2016:
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Surya Poudel
Time to buy a house in Phoenix, A?
Hello good people, I am pretty much new to real state. I know its a million dollar question, is it good time to invest into a new house, i am first home buyer, i am want to go for it as a long term investing. Heard ...
Narelle Myke
I am officially a landlord!
I have been a member of BiggerPockets for several months now and have been super quiet in the forums. I guess I have been quietly learning and absorbing as much information as I can :-) but my plan is to become mo...
James Seely
self-storage, getting a loan for more than appraised value
I have an opportunity to buy a small self storage unit but may have an issue with financing. The seller stated several other people have gone to the bank and been turned down because the property appraises for less t...