Marc M.
Driving for dollars - Best strategy to make an offer?
Hello BP,I found a property I'm interested in: unoccupied house on almost half an acre. It's probably a tear down, and I'm primarily interested in the land. I did some digging, and found that the property is owned by ...
Brad Tracy
Will adding Mother-in-law suite retain value
I am in a position where adding a mother-in-law suite to my primary residence in the Pickerington area seems very likely. I have attempted to find comps in the area and have not found any, I am wondering if that's bec...
Bo A Vanecko
Newbie Looking Towards First Investment Property
Hello all...I am new to the area and definitely new to investment properties. After looking at investing in properties for many years, i am finally at a point where i feel the need to move forward. My long term goal...
Nicole D.
If you pay taxes on home can you obtain title?
I came across a home and the owner has been deceased for over 10'years. The property has been vacant since her death. I spoke with the neighbor, he notes that her son has no rights to the property. I'm not sure if she...
Joe Rivera
Gaining experience using someone else's property
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $210,000
My business partner purchased this property and asked me to handle the remodel and the management of tenants. ...
Account Closed
Squatters
What is the difference between breaking & entering, and squatting?If someone breaks into your empty house and then decides to stay, can you just call the cops and have them arrested for b&e/trespassing? I've n...
Chris Eaker
Oral move-out notice, but can't get it in writing
Tenants in one of my units plan to move out on July 31, 2016. They called me in mid-June and told me there were going to move out, and I told them they needed to send me a written notice. Well, it's July 11, and still...
Mac Usher
Burned Properties!
Hi BP family,I am curious to know if there is a market of buyers that buy properties that have been damaged due to fire? Once they are purchased, what do they normally do with them?Thanks for the insight.
JT Marlin
Trust deed investment - when can I claim a loss?
I invested in several trust deeds back in the 2005 -2006 time frame. Unfortunately, several of the trust deeds were ultimately foreclosed on. However, there is one trust deed loan that hasn't performed in years, but t...
Stephen E.
First and last - when?
I am leasing a unit at the moment and it causes me to think about leasing practices. I usually ask for first and last month's rent at lease signing, which can be anywhere from a week to a month before move in date. So...