Anthony S.
Applying for credit cards
Having gone without credit cards for the past 5 years - following a bankruptcy - I need to obtain a couple credit cards in order to facilitate bidding on foreclosure auctions. According to Credit Karma my credit scor...
Ryan Bird
Insurance restrictions - service animals question
My insurance firm provided me a list of restricted breeds. However I’m getting potential tenants reaching out with service dogs that are in the restricted list. What are my options? I believe I can apply breed restric...
Pria H.
Tenant wants to add his ex wife to lease (who won't live there)
Hi all,I rent out an apartment with 4 roommates who've been there over a year. Yesterday, we got an email from one of the guys asking if his ex wife that he is separated from, but "doesn't plan to divorce any time soo...
Jacqua Le Fleur
All of Applicable Laws and Ordinances for LA City Rent Control
Hello Everyone,I am new to the community and I am also a new owner of a duplex in Los Angeles City. The units fall under LA City Rent Control (rent stabilization ordinance). I plan on renting one of units very soon an...
Will Zena
Home Equity Line of Credit on Investment Properties
I am just doing some research on this strategy. If you get HELOCs on your investment properties please let us know what bank or institution you use. Also what is your strategy in using your investment property HELOC?...
Joshua Davies
Commercial Lending Question
Hi All,I have a question regarding commercial lending as I was recently denied a loan for my second investment property. In summary, I am working with a small bank (out of state) and the same bank holds the note on my...
Rachel Palmer
How to get commitment from a renter contingent on our closing
We are scheduled to close on a new home June 15th; so I listed our current property for rent available July 1st. We found a good renter that is very interested but I don't want to sign a lease until we are sure of cl...
Zima Ba
Getting deposit back from small claims court myself
I sold my house unconditionally for over 1 million dollars in Mississauga but the buyer did not close or show any intention to close until the closing date. The deposit is $30,000. 4 weeks after the closing date, the ...
Michael Mason
What are most important terms to include in your lease?
Hi All,New rental property owner here. I'm curious what you all think are the most important terms to include in your lease? What non-standard terms have reduced your risk, hassle, and property maintenance issues th...
Gary Li
What kind of Insurances does the landlord need
As a landlord, I own several rental properties, I manage the properties by myself, I also hire the contractors / handymen to do the repairs when the rental Properties have problem, so what kind of Insurances do I have...