Maurice D.
HOA foreclosure questions (Texas)
So it looks like these days, an HOA foreclosure may not be a bad deal, you bid enough to pay it off and then you have to pay the first mortgage. I am seeing several auctions and there is plenty of equity 50% or so) ...
Wilson Churchill
Ozone Generator Recommendations Please
A house I recently purchased has a cat odor in one room that is lingering after being painted. Another has a strong mold smell. I am looking for a strong ozone generator that would be sufficient to:1. Remove pet odors...
Bobby Kumar
Which US markets with strongest long term potential
Dear fellow BPer'sI am a newby that would love to get some advice from the Masters on which market to focus on for my next investment property.A bit of background on me: I am in my mid 40's and have a W2 job which I ...
Michael K.
Quick fix for natural woodwork - Old English Scratch Remover rocks!
I just had a move-out where the tenant scratched and dinged the hell out of the natural woodwork. The trim was beat, the cabinets were scratched and dinged, the doors (closet and regular) were beat and tired... The ...
David Krulac
Most Insurance doesn't cover 6 claims...
NOT covered by insurance:1. FLOODS, can be covered by separate FEMA flood insurance but not by home owner or rental policies.2. EARTHQUAKES3. SEWER BACKUPS4. PESTS rodents and bugs5. SINKHOLES6. MOLDMany of these c...
Tatyana M.
house rules book for tenants
hello BP!im in process of compiling "house rules" book and looking for suggestions - what do you include in yours?some of the items i want to put in:- reminder of life expectancy for certain items - carpet, appliances...
Shaun C.
1st Time Returning Security Deposit
So I came to an agreement with my first tenants I've had since purchasing a duplex one year ago that they would leave 2.5 months earlier than their lease expired.Too many problems to list but were basically too rude/l...
Tucker Cummings
We talkin' bout taxes
Just finished reading the book on Tax Strategies for Beginners. Never thought I'd enjoy reading about tax so much! I'm getting ready to read the "Advanced" book but in the meantime, I have a few questions I'm hoping s...
John S.
What "white" paint would you recommend for a Section 8 property?
Hello everyone,
I just acquired a Section 8 duplex. I'm looking to use a "white" paint (or any off-white), that is:
-most durable
-easiest to clean
-readily available
-easy to do touch-ups with
I had read that a...
Chris L.
Crazy ooking humidity mold !
I have some new tenants of a few months and we're having crazy moisture issues. They have complained about mold growth inside the apartment. I have found the humidity their cooking to be the cause. I've seen about 75%...