Franky Aikens
Tools for Market Screening
What are the first three rules of real estate (all together now) 1. LOCATION 2. LOCATION 3. LOCATION.
There are a host of subset variables to consider as well like, population growth and migration rates, job growth, ...
Aaron Robertson
SB 721 Deadline Extended: What California Property Owners Need to Know
California's SB 721, known as the Balcony Inspection Law, requires multifamily property owners to inspect exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies and decks. This safety measure aims to prevent structural fail...
Pam R.
Ohio Supreme Court Ruling on Tenant-Landlord Law
Read this in the paper today, and thought Ohio landlords would be interested. In a nutshell, a guest left a tenant's apartment, went down the common area stairs, where ALL the lights were burned out, tripped on the...
Bienes Raices
Storage of sensitive data (tenants)
Like most people on here, I suppose, I now have old tenant applications with SS#s, birthdates, etc. Currently I am keeping them in a locked file cabinet (although my agreement with the credit service just says I have ...
Jegan Basha
Investing in apartments/condos in bigger city
Generally investing in apartment in bigger city has a low cap rates and higher asking price.
Despite the low cap rate <4.5% ,is it advisable to invest in such apartments for long term investment?
Some investors sti...
David Arehart
Confusing property on the MLS
Hello BP members! I have a few questions about a deal I may have found on the MLS. I'm still new and this would be my first rental property purchase. First, what steps should I take when buying a property with tenants...
Ethan Ray
Replacing Cracked and Uneven(potentially hazardous) Driveway with Gravel Driveway
The main issue is that my driveway, which measures approximately 27x30, is in poor condition with noticeable cracks and significant indentations in the asphalt. Recently, one of my elderly tenants, unfortunately, fell...
Nate Green
Lease Options
I was wondering what type of tax implications lease option assignments bring? Is there a certain amount you can do a year before being labeled something like a trader? Is it just earned income?
Thank you for ...
Misael Carlos Vera
Carbon monoxide, dioxide, and smoke detectors
For your house, do you guys have something to detect carbon dioxide monoxide, and smoke? I'm buying a house without carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and the seller decided to install carbon dioxide detectors. Does ...
Jose Sarabia
Lead paint
what's the best way to remove lead paint base, and do I need to go to the bare wood or as close as I can get it?