Jim Ong
Techie from St. Paul, MN
I am a geek living in St Paul, MN, who has been managing computer technologies in the real estate arena. I'm here to learn, share my knowledge and network.
J.R. Coffin
Evicting a tenant while owner occupying a two family
Own and live in a two family and am just starting the eviction process with the downstairs tenant. Once they vacate I want to move into their unit and make a few repairs. In order for this process to not to entirely s...
Kendall Miller
Would you Install Cheap Linoleum in the Living Room?
Hello,I manage a small apartment property. The landlord has done some nice renovations in one of the units. The property will be put on the market soon.We just put in beige wood look plank tile in the bathroom. The la...
Brigitte Garrett
Real estate attorney recommendation -gainesville Georgia
We are looking for a real estate attorney who is local. Our current attorney is in Atlanta and is semi retired. We have fairly Basic needs, however we need someone who is accessible and able to communicate clearly. No...
David Cornett
Security Deposit for Repairs
Received an email from property manager regarding the following- my question is can I use current tenants security deposit to fix these. “cabinet damage in the kitchen-Garbage disposal - sounds like something is stuck...
Bar Shalom Laniado
Navigating Lead-Based Paint & Survey Importance in Property Purchase
Hello,
I'm in the process of purchasing a new property for a buy and hold strategy. The seller and I have already signed the contract, but now the listing agent is requesting that I sign a correction stating that my ...
Ryan Ogilvie
Radon Testing
Do you do radon testing when purchasing a new rental property? It seems like it may be a scam to me but for $150 test is it worth it to not have a potential lawsuit from a tenant? I am not sure they could even come af...
Alexandra Page
Growing Marijuana & Making Dabs/Wax
Has anyone started inserting language into their leases re: prohibition growing marijuana plants AND manufacturing dabs/wax?I need to add some language to our leases & hoping some other landlords have pointers on ...
Jayagowri Deenadayalan
100 yr old houses
Hi, I am looking into buying a 4 unit multi family house which is 133 years old. What are the chances of the house having asbestos? If the inspection is done on the house and the inspector comes back and says there ...
Angelica Morales
L.A. Parent Starting her House Hacking Journey
Hello BiggerPockets!My name is Angelica and I have always dreamed of owning a home. In fact, in high school, I won a small college scholarship that answered the question, "How will homeownership benefit you in the fut...