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Michael Akai Seeking Advice for first Househack
10 November 2020 | 4 replies

Hello all,I currently have a multigenerational house under contract (A 3/2 house with an attached 1/1 in-law suite).I plan to house hack by living in the 1/1 while renting out the 3/2 portion. I think this can work as...

Athena Flint Writing sewage and sump pump care into lease: any suggestions?
29 June 2015 | 2 replies

Newbie here trying to compile a lease for a house in PA. It's a country house so it has well water and a sump pump, and I want to make sure that it's clear in the lease that if the Tenants cause damage to the sewage s...

Justin Garofano Security Deposit for Midterm Rentals, Yes or No? If so how much and how to?
24 July 2023 | 5 replies

I have started my first Medium-Term rental in Massachusetts and am trying to figure out how to handle a security deposit. First of all, should I charge a security deposit? And if so, how much should I charge if the mo...

Ken M. “Short Sale Queen” indicted in mortgage fraud scheme (Creative Financing Gone Bad)
15 January 2025 | 1 reply

Self-proclaimed “Short Sale Queen” and associates indicted in federal mortgage fraud scheme
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
For Immediate ReleaseU.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas
PLANO, Texas – Thre...

Karlie Harmon Mother in law apartment in my home
16 October 2018 | 1 reply

Hello everyone!I have purchased my first home and rental property which is a single family home with a mother-in-law apartment in the basement.  My husband and I occupy the top unit which has 4 bed 2 bath and the moth...

Kevin Addo Best Strategy Around University
17 August 2016 | 3 replies

I plan on obtaining my 1st investment home by the end of 2016. My plan is to locate a multifamily minimum of 3 units around a University. I have heard charging by room would yield the best monthly income! Does anyone ...

Wesley Higgins Residential Rental Lease
7 November 2019 | 5 replies

I purchased a quadplex that has existing tenants. Three of the tenants are not under a lease any longer and are paying month-to-month. The contract doesn't have any terms on what I should charge the tenants when they ...

Kim Handelman How do you charge clients for propane?
1 December 2021 | 3 replies

Hi All, I just bought a duplex. I put my mom in one unit and inherited a tenant in the other. The heat is fueled by propane. One furnace with 2 zones. How do I charge the tenant for the propane? They don't deliver on ...

Benedict Feole Can I charge more in Manhattan to subtenants?
6 March 2023 | 3 replies

Hello, I'm taking a three-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, and would like to sublet two of the three rooms out. If the lease is $3,000/month, can I charge subtenants $1200/month for partially-furnished bedrooms? I'm no...

Jeff J. Increase deposit for smokers?
27 March 2019 | 14 replies

We just got done turning around an apartment vacated by a heavy smoker. We had to wash (to get rid of the tar) and paint the whole apartment and use an ozone machine to help get rid of the smoke smell among other ...