Jessica B.
PM evicting sec 8 tenant over garbage service (+racist neighbor)
There's not an issue with garbage. The house and yard are fine, there is one bag of garbage. The biggest issue is a racist neighbor who is harassing my tenant and PM. Calling 3 times a day, videotaping tenant, calling...
Pat Cook
Owner put home up for sale, what are my rights?
Long story, short. Five months ago, we signed a six month lease for a home. Owner said she might be interested in selling it later. We thought we might be interested in buying at the time. Had to move here fast, to...
Annie Zhao
Renting out a house by the room during COVID19
Hello all! I own a 3-bedroom house in Delaware. I have been renting out rooms separately to tenants since 2018. One tenant is moving out next month, and I have received many rental applications for that room. After do...
John Stephenson
Recent College Graduate
Hi BP community,
I have recently graduated from college with a degree in the health sciences. I am now at a crossroad because I no longer want to pursue healthcare as my main career and intend to pursue RE investmen...
Cassidy Burns
Tenants that have filed for Bankruptcy?? Do you rent to them?
Hi BP,Quick question: Would you rent to a tenant that meets all other criteria for your rental but has filed bankruptcy in the last 5 years??Thanks.
Tess Fike
Long-Term Capital Gains Deductions
My husband and I purchased a home that we used as our primary residence in June 2020 for $182,000We are now selling it for $295,000 in July 2021We currently fall into the LTCG category of 15%Our new home is being purc...
Ericka L.
First time home buyer duplex ...what would you ask seller to fix?
Hey everyone, I'm a first time home buyer under contract for a duplex which I'll live in and rent the other side. I just got the inspection report today and I'm wondering what you would have the seller fix before we c...
Mike S
Asking about children on application
Am I allowed to ask about children, how many, and ages? Sorry to be brief but my phone is blowing up on our very first rental and I don't want to violate fair housing.
Chase Keller
Looking for ideas on an old Health Club / Fitness Center
Hello Braintrust!I have a Health Club / Fitness Center that's been closed for a few years. It was the best and nicest property when it was built and was very popular for a long time, but it didn't get the reinvestmen...
Account Closed
Has anyone considered self directing their HSA?
Not sure how many here use a Health Savings Account (HSA), but for those that do and that are in good health this can be a means to build your HSA. My wife and are building a good sized balance and will be ready soon...