Stephen Lynch
Sewer main line replacement
Hello,I purchased a STR that was built in 1966 and has cast iron pipes on a crawl space. The tenant moved in and said the water was backing up. I had the line checked / hydro jetted and inside the crawl the pipes look...
Jeff S.
HUD Property Lacks Property Condition Report
I spoke with a sales agent today about getting the property condition report for a HUD owned home I'm interested in. The report is missing from the the hudhomestore.com website. Actually, the PCR links simply points...
Kisaki Nicole Kaopua
Foreclosure: insight appreciated
Hi everyone! Me and my husband found a foreclosure in our area for $269K. They accept financing so all cash is not necessary and we are asking them to paying for closing costs. The only recent comp is around $280K. Th...
Symphonie Morales
Tenant or pesky pest?
We had rented out our top unit to a seemingly nice couple, no credit and nothing for background - Sounds OK right? Well, one thing those don't tell you if they're just a pain in the ass for shits and giggles.. I can't...
Carolina E.
No Walkway to Front Porch
Hi BP. We have a house that does not have a walkway from the sidewalk to the house. It is about 30-40 feet from the sidewalk. The sidewalk was put in just a few year ago. I noticed that other houses do not have wal...
Adam Anderson
Buying first property, is 2%, 50% rule applicable in Boston?
Hi everybody,Newbie here, looking to buy my first property. I'm not totally green to the life of a landlord, as I have managed my dad's 4plex property since I was a teenager. However, he bought in the 90s, in a nice p...
Tom Smith
Bad idea to buy in Houston (flood areas)? How much can you lose?
Is it bad idea to invest in properties in Houston due to hurricanes and the high chance of flooding? How much would the insurance be? How much can you lose if your home gets flooded? Is the ROI significantly lower and...
Nicolas Franckenfeld
Out of the blue mobile home park potential purchase...need basic help
Apologies in advance for a question that has likely already been asked/answered but I need some quick general guidance as to questions I should ask a potential seller of a MHP. I am meeting with him Friday morning.
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Tatyana M.
house rules book for tenants
hello BP!im in process of compiling "house rules" book and looking for suggestions - what do you include in yours?some of the items i want to put in:- reminder of life expectancy for certain items - carpet, appliances...
Matt Ayoub
Sheets and Towels for STR
Any recommendations on the best website or supplier for good quality lower cost cotton sheets and towels? I am not a major bulk buyer but have to believe that there is a more economic approach than Amazon. Thanks!