Dan L.
Tenants Having a Hard Time
With the stimulus and tax money running out... It seems to me that tenants are no longer able to afford the high level of rents they used to pay. Or at least they are choosing not to pay. I think they got used to spen...
Stanley Bronstein
Proposed Seattle Fair Chance Housing Ordinance
I just read this article about the Seattle fair housing law and I thought it opens up some very interesting issues that people might want to discuss.The subject line says Proposed, as i was unable to edit it out (my a...
Jihong Park
FHA loans & closing costs
Hello, BP! I found about this amazing website just a week ago. I am thinking about getting a townhouse in Overalnd Park, KS area for my parents. Before starting so, there are some questions I want to make it clear. 1....
Sean Cronan
Investor Friendly Title Company in Oakland / Probate Question
Hey BP!I did a forum search, but could not find an answer. Apologies if this has been answered.1) Does anyone know of a good, investor friendly title company in Oakland (or Alameda County)?2) Current situation: Seller...
Kayla Marek
Liability in rental unit
My fiance and I have our first rental property all ready to start showing but have one last thing on our checklist. There is no door to the basement. Looks like the previous owners took it out and drywalled it all up....
Meng W.
Free market house and tenants
Hello BPI live in a 3 unit house in queens and the building is regeristed in as mutli dwelling in nyc. The house is not rent stabilized or rent controlled. I have 2 units rented out and one of them has an expired leas...
Joe H.
Disabled adult tenant not on lease
I'm not looking for legal advice from this forum and will escalate this to my attorney if necessary.I'm currently under contract to purchase a fourplex and during my due diligence I have determined that one of the apa...
Sam Mathew
Tax Avoidance Strategy - 1031 Exchange & Gift It to my Child - Prove Me Wrong
Please prove this strategy wrong, but I have not been able to. I bought an investment home in Charlotte, NC (I live in FL) when my child was born (14 yrs ago) for $124k that is now worth $340k today. Because I switc...
Fahren F.
Should I start an LLC before buying my first rental property?
I'm living in the bay area, CA and looking to invest in the Phoenix, AZ area. Should I start an LLC first before buying or later on down the road move it to an LLC when I have a couple properties?Thanks in advance for...
John Byrne
Newbie from the Philadelphia Area
Hi All,
I just recently found this site from the blog at 123Flip.com, and I must say I am really impressed with the level of engagement that this community brings to the table. My name is John Byrne and I have been ...