Shane Clark
Buying a Home with an Old Foundation: Brick, Sandstone, Dirt
I am viewing duplexes in Massachusetts where we tend to have a lot of older homes. The properties in my price range all seem to have a common issue being that they are older (we're talking 1880's - 1910's) and Realto...
Sherry G.
Should I sell my New York coop
Hi All, My husband and I are conflicted and need some investment advice. We currently own a coop on the upper west side in new york with a liberal sublet policy. We are renting it out to tenants whose lease expires in...
Rick Tripp
Everyone put in $10
An odd thought came to me, probably not workable, but maybe an interesting mental exercise.
Most of the deal postings on BP are looking for funding so why not put together an investment fund with BP users?
Being...
Dan Thomas
Hitting snag with Gov't bureaucracy in permitting
This is my first development project. I am building a brewery / restaurant in my home town. Knowing what I don't know I hired a reputable civil engineering firm to handle my site plan. It has taken WAY longer than I e...
Brandon Turner
How Can I Control My Garbage Bill at My Apartment Complex?
Right now we are paying about $1,000 per month for a garbage dumpster at my 24 unit apartment complex, and it's pretty much always full. We can't shrink the dumpster or decrease the number of pickups unless people ...
Doron Rice
Lender doesn’t allow down payment money to be a gift
Hi,After contacting a few lenders I’ve realized that the down payment money can’t be a gift. Does anyone have an idea how rigid is this rule and if there is a way to work around it. I did receive funds from my parents...
Matt Liu
Stress from property management causing nightmares
I started managing my own properties (with a handyman's help) because the management companies I first hired were terrible. Plus I could use the extra money. The problem is now I sleep poorly. I often wake up with ...
Rachel Pivonka
Tampons causing drain blockage
I need some advice. Do I foot the bill? Do I bill tenant for the cost or half the cost? Here is what happened...I send out a 24/7 plumber on from a large reputable company on Friday after tenant calls. I reminded my t...
Kris Fox
Questions about a Deal with Agreement for Deed
This is an unusual situation, but I'll try to do my best describing it. I wasn't sure if it his question should go here or in Notes Forum.Seller and her husband sold on "Assignment for Deed" contract that is recorded ...
Rob K.
Tenants refuse to be home for AC installation, expect me to be...
I rent a duplex to two groups of two tenants, so you`d think among the 4 of them, somebody could be home for a new AC unit to be installed.When they first notified me of the problem, I asked them to check the breaker,...