Jason Elz
As a new landlord - how do I defend against fake identities?
Say a prospective tenant were to come to me with a fake ID, a made up SSN, and plenty of references and proof of income. When running background checks, what sort of response would come back if the ID or SSN is not va...
Nat C.
Please help me find these people who are MIA (missing in action)
I have invested a ton of time into Driving for Dollars . Out of 42 abandoned properties I located, I tracked down 25 owners. I then either called or personally visited those people. I received negative responses on al...
Joel Fohrman
Intro letter to new tenants
Hello!When you take ownership of a building that has current tenants, what is your protocol for introducing yourself? A letter or email introducing yourself and giving your contact info and instruction for where they ...
Matthew Tregoning
HELP Interpreting Inspection
Hey Guys! This is my first investment property and I desperately need help interpreting this inspection report. The moisture/mold issues are particularly concerning to me. However, I'm not really sure which is a REAL ...
Precious Thompson
Tenants complaints
What should a landlord do if a tenant complains about pest problems?
Luca Giani
Seeking Expert Guidance: Damages Due to Improper Ductwork Found Post Inspection
Hello everyone,
I'm seeking some advice and guidance regarding a situation I recently discovered in my property. It was revealed that the ductwork was improperly made, and unfortunately, this issue wasn't addressed i...
Dan Sang
Unincorporated Cook County building violation
I had a violation caused by minor damage from a tenant. Long story but it opened up a huge can of worms with inspectors.a. What happens if I try to sell with an open violation?b. If I just paid the default judgment, d...
Jen R.
HUD issuing new ESA guidelines
Sharing an article I just read that I thought would be of interest to the community, especially considering the confusion surrounding this issue. Hopefully good news - looks like HUD will soon be issuing more restrict...
Kevin Allen
Does seller have to disclose their home address? (Pennsylvania)
In selling a property, does seller have to state their home address or is a Post Office box address accepted? In this case buyer was asked for a home address and submitted it; seller has only stated a PO Box. This i...
Gustavo Panosso
FHA appraisal - house doesn't meet minimum requirements
Looking for some guidance -- I'm selling a house that I rehabbed. It has a detached garage and workshop that has some peeling paint. The first FHA inspector/appraiser did not make an issue of it. The second appraiser ...