Hi everyone,This is my first time posting here. I have a question about the possibilty of finishing a basement/garage and turning it into a livable space. I recently bought a duplex. The original plan was to live in o...
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So my tenants have a trampoline. I ignored it because it's -20 here and it's covered in ice and snow so figured I'd address it in the summer but then my insurance sent a notice that they were canceling the policy beca...
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Hi BP community, my name is Peter Milic, this is actually my first ever activity on the site, even though I've been listening to the podcast for a while now.
I'm currently using Orkin pest control, I've had ants in my...
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Do you allow tenants to use finished/semi finished attics for storage? Some of my properties have trusses and no floor space, but a few have old style framing, and floored attics, where the HVAC and water heaters are....
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I've been looking at a deck replacement and came across this article.I'm really surprised the PM didn't have any liability. I wonder if the landlord was local or oos to the proprty. Something to keep in mind when havi...
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A neighboring landlord called me as he is looking to paint his property, and his contractors will need access to my property to paint the side of his building that boarders my property line. His property is 3/4 storie...
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Hello!
I am currently active duty military. I was recently injured on my last deployment and I am going to be receiving a $50,000 insurance pay out here in the next 3 weeks.
I own a house in Southern California ...
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I have found several posts that address the pros and cons of an LLC versus a Land Trust regarding the type of protection they provide. That is not my concern because I believe that if a tenant is injured on my proper...
I am looking for help regarding a house that I am 1/7th owner. Both of my parents are deceased, and I now share ownership in their house with my three brothers and three sisters. The house was never in great shape and...
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I would love to hear any horror stories about this? I have a friend that routinely does this, he has been busted by the bank one time, they only gave him a slap on the wrist and told him to halt all work. I keep telli...