Becky Watkins
Deck on an Owner-Occupied Multifamily
Last year I redid the stairs on my triplex. It was more than a small repair, so I am capitalizing it. My question is whether I can depreciate the whole thing or just 2/3 of the cost. The entrance to my unit is in the ...
David T
is there a loan that does not require flood insurance?
i currently own a property that is considered to be in a "flood zone". i dont consider it to be a flood zone myself as there is a small stream in the back yard that is not tidal and it has not flooded during irene, sa...
Bryan Sowieja
Using Bodytype and Sizeism as accept/deny application criteria
Hello. We make our application accept/deny criteria very clear to our applicants. We would like to add a clause that states something to the effect of: "Your application may be denied if you or anyone residing on ...
Chris Pflum
Due your flood zone dilligence
If you haven't been paying attention, there are new flood zone maps currently in the public discussion phase that are going to be instituted next year. The Tampa Bay area is going to see a significant amount of prope...
Elizabeth Schellhammer
THREATENED YET AGAIN WITH A LAWSUIT
Hello BP Community,HOW DO WE DEAL WITH THE TENANTS THAT MAKE US CRAZY?!??!?!?!!? I have been filled with anxiety for the past three days and it is emotionally exhausting. My husband and I accepted a retired couple to...
Anthony Wilson
Repairs on a FHA home
Quick question, when buying a HUD or FHA etc. does all the work have to be done by licensed contractor?
Andy Rousch
Question my MBA professor asked me, looking to surprise him
Suppose now that the proposal before the City Council contemplates imposing a price ceiling on apartment rentals, but not on house rentals. Would owners of rental houses in this city be likely to support this proposal...
Account Closed
Just Bought a Rental - Should I keep it as a Section 8
I just bought this 3 bed 1.5 bath 1400 sq. foot house in Decatur - nicer end of Decatur. There are properties that are being built across the street that are planned for resale around $200K. So the neighborhood has...
Enver Perez
Houses 1940 and down
I am a new investor and i am in the middle of closing on my first house . I've been listening to the bigger pockets podcast and have read several blogs and I'm curious to know why most of the investors suggest to get...
Ben D.
Rental Property & Lead Paint
Hello!
As a result of a previous post where I asked about a HELOC against a rental property (thanks again!), I am now in the market to acquire my next investment property. We've been looking for about a week now and...