Could anyone make a referral to lawyer specializing in home contractor disputes in the New York City area? Or have any ideas on how do deal with a contractor who has become unresponsive to my requests for receipts, it...
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Hi Community! I'm in contract on a deal currently and since then, I've found BP and I'm starting to question my decision. I'd like to get a little bit of advice on my current situation to help nudge me either way. I l...
My husband and I are ready to invest, researched everything to death, but still need guidance from someone with experience who doesn’t want us to ‘join a program’ or ‘pay for a course.’ We are looking for alternative...
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I am fairly new to this site and have a basic question. Recently, I rented a unit to a person who has paid the deposit (one months rent) in cash along with pro-rated rent for the part month (that he moved in). Since...
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Any advice on how not to come off like a total noob when talking to realtors?
Can you evict a tenant in a lease if they bring in a valid ESA animal after a lease is signed? The dog has been there for a few weeks and I just received the recommendation letter and also the letter from a licensed m...
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What can I take out of a security deposit for dog-destroyed carpet that is 10-years old?Tenants moved out after 4 years. On top of the normal security deposit, my tenant paid a $400 damage deposit to have a pet. The d...
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Hello BP community! Landlording question for you all -- I am under contract for a SFH by a university, closing in early April. Wondering if anyone had advice on renting to students? I would ideally rent to grad stu...
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I've tried searching the forums, but can someone walk me through who is being paid, and what their doing as far as closing costs are concerned with MAPS?
As far as I can think, it would only be the title company need...
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My partner and I are just about ready to get into Airbnb through rental arbitrage. Does anyone have a script they use when talking to land lords? Or can give pointers/ideas on what to say?My main selling points I hav...