Daniel Sobsey
Adding another meter for multi-family unit?
HI BP Forum,Myself and a few partners just closed on a 2-unit multi family in North Bergen, NJ. The bottom unit was previously owner occupied and they were paying utilities for the entire building since there was only...
Gretchen Gurion
City Records for Bedroom Counts
I'm currently looking at a deal that looks like it has more bedrooms in the photos than stated. How do check with the city to determine actual/legal bedroom counts? Should I be checking this with every potential deal?
David S.
Tenant screening and Snapchat
I have a policy of not renting to people who use Snapchat on FB profiles. Is this legal?
Marcus Lee
Leak above my condo and my tenant wants to be compensated...
Hi, I have a condo and last sunday a leak appeared in the ceiling. My tenant reported it to me and I was in contact with the HOA immediately to figure out who owned the condo above me and to stop the leak. The leak ...
Mike Trupiano
Starting up a family sub-prime mortgage business, please help
My brother and I have recently decided to finally commit and launch our mortgage business. We just locked down a lease on a nice office building in a great location. The trouble we're having at this early stage is fin...
Taye N.
Question about renting granny units.
1. Why is it bad to accept cash? You can give them a recipe right? Besides having cash on you and getting robbed.
2. Why do some cities require rental property inspection? Is this requires? How do they even know if ...
Cesar Johnson
Help! Underwriter conflict.
A loan was denied because the underwriter saw on a "undisclosed document" that the house was identified as a manufactured home. What do I do now? I don't know if I have been discriminated, or the loan officer just to...
Jeff S.
"The FHA and Oregon anti-discrimination law apply to everyone present in the
US, regardless of immigration status" quote from an article by Jo Becker, Education/Outreach Specialist, Fair Housing Council of Oregon in an article titled screening without Social Security Numbers: there Are Options...
Bob Malecki
Looking for Ohio attorney for post foreclosure duplex evictions
We foreclosed on a duplex in Columbus OH earlier this year and need a local attorney to work with us on evicting the tenants. Its a bit complex so any recommendations for a RE knowledgeable counsel is appreciated. Bob
Charlie Moore
BEST WAY TO REJECT APPLICANTS
- Simple and effective way to reject applicants.I do in person showings and an open house style of showings10-15 people apply every timeOnly one can be selected How do I properly reject the other 9?does this sound goo...