Bryce Y.
Issue W9 for work < $600?
Hello guys,
I will be hiring a handyman for some small work. The total job should be well under $600. Should I still issue a W9? If all goes well I will most likely be giving him more work this year.
Also, what...
Eric M.
Replace Electrical Wiring?
My GC just notified me that the Baltimore City electrical inspector wants him to install (a) hard wire smoke detectors, (b) GFIs, and (c) replace electrical wiring in the entire two-unit building. The building is old,...
Erik Romo
Bought 2 Occupied Properties for the first time at an Auction
Hello All,
I recently bought 2 occupied properties from a tax Foreclosure auction, I had a commitment from a property manager to handle them. Then when I received the Deed from the county the property manager was now...
Kit Creager
Is BRRRR possible in current Tampa market?
Good afternoon, I'm looking at a relocation to the Tampa area within the year. I'll bring some equity with me from selling my home in Ohio. After or during the move I am looking for my first multi-family investment pr...
Aram Y.
Tenant tells me they want a pet and get an ESA letter when I deny
I have a 4-year tenant living in a no-pet building. They texted me 1 year ago to say they may not want to renew their lease because they were looking to get a pet in the future - and to also to point out another tenan...
Tony Kim
Need Section 8 Advice on Tenant with Dementia
Hello,Are there any people out there with experience in dealing with Section 8 administered by the City of Los Angeles? I have been trying to get a hold of the Section 8 advisor for one of my tenants and she has been ...
Gerald Beck
How to Find When My Property Was Converted to a Multi-Family?
Haven't heard, read, or ran into this before. I purchased a house that was listed as a triplex on the auditor's site. It has three separate meters and looks as if it was done properly. When I went to get the city ran ...
Jay Cooper
Pittsburgh apartment fire escapes
I'm working on a portfolio deal that has 2 apartments needing a 2 and 3 story static fire escape completely demo'd and rebuilt. Does anyone know if using wood will to work? I got an estimate from Safe Escapes and thei...
Uwe G.
Some high level help with Mailers (what NOT to do)
Hi there BP folks.I am sending out my first mailer and wanted to get some advice from whoever is so willing. I am looking for some high level things NOT TO DO as I start sending out my mailers.
Ryan Ahlgrim
When tenant applicants lie...
I’m currently trying to rent out one of my vacant properties. Usually when an applicant calls I get all their information and ask them the 4 basic questions: Is your income 3x the monthly rent?Do you have a clean crim...