Michael Nahm
Potential tenant is a smoker
Once more, seeking wisdom on BP.I have a potential tenant who has great credit and all looks well, however, he is a smoker.I realize that I can’t control everything, and to each his own, and he didn’t have to be hones...
Suzi Clue
World in Crisis??
Are we as a world going to survive this current economic crisis? Will all this turmoil lead to more declines and eventually Anarchy?? Share your opinions.
Francois D.
Liability lawsuit testimony
'You need to set up entities to protect you from lawsuit liability' is the general advice.
In my area, liability insurance cost $22 per year for 300k
Somebody needs to explain me, what can happen, whic...
Princesa Hansen
Someone hit garage door; tenant claims no knowledge; now what?
Tenants in our townhome reported that their garage door was hit & damaged. It's clearly dented and broke hinges, so not fixable and needs to be replaced. However, they claim no knowledge of how it happened and do...
Ryan D.
Using equity in rental property for new primary home mortgage
I'm trying to learn about rental property equity financing. But all the articles I find are about using equity in your HOME to buy a second property or rental property. But what about using home equity in your rental ...
Duncan Sanchez
collection agency for tenant who didnt pay rent and broke lease..
I have a tenant (now ex-tenant) who didnt pay rent and broke his lease. My lawyers suggest i contact a collection agency.
does anyone have a collection agency they can recommend? my main goal is to have it show up on...
Josh Green
Insurance Brokers, Flood Insurance
Having a hard time finding a good insurance broker. Often times when I'm analyzing a potential deal, I need to know the numbers for both hazard and flood insurance fast. How have you been able to find good brokers t...
Samuel DeMass
Home Inspection - Now what? What are my options?
Hey BP!I'm under contract on a 4-plex and I have the property inspection coming up.I have a contingency in my contract for the property inspection, but what does that really do for me?I don't expect to find much (or r...
Brian Wilson
Building your credit
Good Morning BP!I'm at a bit of a cross road, and thought I would seek out some sage advice from the more seasoned individuals here on BP.Goal: Trying to increase my credit scoreCurrent stats: (score 709 according to ...
Taylor R Herschleb
Blending LTR and MTR on the same property
I am currently under contract on a duplex. The main part of the house is a 3/1.5 and it consumes the front part of the building. The back of the building has an attached studio "cottage". I am thinking that about sett...