Nick Ferrari
Evicting a tenant; Pennsylvania
Hey Bigger Pockets people!
A couple of the homes we are considering have tenants and the possibility of evicting a tenant seems likely. Keep in mind we live in Pennsylvania so if anyone knows the state laws or proces...
Mark F.
I'll never buy a Kwikset deadbolt!
Long story short, I got locked out of my apartment for over 2 hours last night. The 6 month old Kwikset deadbolt wouldn't turn all the way. While waiting outside I googled some stuff and came up with people saying the...
Jonathan Satizabal
Purchasing properties with "illegal" units
Would you purchase a property in Chicago with a non-conforming or illegal unit? What are your exit strategies if an issue comes up? What are the insurance or legal risks? Would you purchase the property valuing it wit...
Michael Szypulinski
What materials would you use to improve a rental property?
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented. 1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...
Matt Leber
Rental Property #7 - Melbourne, FL
Just closed on our 7th rental on 2-14-2020. The property is in Melbourne, FL. For the last year, I was having a hard time justifying market prices in our area and how thin the margins would be on properties I was an...
Kevin D.
Schedule E
If my single-member LLC bought a property in 2014, but was not placed up for rental until 2015; so there is no income or expenses (other than capitalized expenses). Do I need to add the property on my Schedule E? It...
Rizwan Halim
My First Eviction in NJ
So the moment I have always dreaded has arrived, I have to file for eviction for an otherwise great tenant who has been with me for 3 years of on time payments. She is already 6 days late and the reason I filed is...
Ay Zed
California Landlord wants $500 from our deposit for this?!
1. landlord did not call this discolored ring out during initial inspection, even though it was there and our belongings were not in the way, he did not leave us a list to be fixed2. after we moved out, he did a fina...
Peter Sik
Roof replacement needed, should I file a claim?
Got 2 reply from roofers, they found significant hail & wind damage to the roof which contains x2 layers of shingles and can not be repaired. So total roof replacement is needed , cost about $10000. Want to know...
Jeremiah O'Neill
Does this electrical quote seem high?
Hi all,I am in the process of purchasing an 1100 SF house. The house currently has a fuse panel and outdated wiring. We will be changing the layout so, figured we will upgrade all the electrical while we are at. I ...