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Hello Bp!I recently purchased a duplex in Columbus, OH. When I purchased the property I received the existing lease which stated a $0 security deposit. I had the tenant sign an estoppel agreement and he stated he paid...
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Hello BP,I'm a new real estate investor. I've got a SFH that is currently still undergoing renovations, scheduled to be completed in the next 8 days. During this construction time, I've been marketing the property wi...
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I have a prospective tenant who put down partial security deposit one month ago and never moved in on moving date then the tenant called me and stated they would move in on the 1st of November so I've been patient wit...
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I am buying a few apartments and I have closing tomorrow. Because many tenants don't have a lease, we requested certified estoppel letters. In the contract it is stated that "Seller is to provide the buyers with Estop...
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Hi - I'm looking to diversity my assets and increase my real estate portfolio. I have no time or interest in finding motivated sellers directly, and would rather work with a wholesaler or real estate professional to ...
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Sorry if this is a newbie question but I’m looking into buying my first property soon and I was looking at some multi family properties and a thought hit me. When the property is fully rented and I buy it and a tenant...
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I'm curious how many other LLs still do first/last/deposit? We have always done it that way but I have had some anecdotal information from potential tenants the last few rentals that more places are only starting to a...
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Looking for help with my situation.
I am selling my rental in San Diego and received all cash as is offer of $320,000 from investor/agent. We signed the purchase contract 7/11/2019 and scheduled to close on 9/3/2019...
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Basic bank account structuring:Can Checking and Savings Accounts for individual properties be within the same institution from which I do my personal banking?If so, can the Savings Account for one property designated ...
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I live in an apartment and would like to rent a house down the street. They are asking for 1rst rent in advance plus the deposit which is the same amount of first months rent. I don't have the deposit would it be reas...