Zoe Smith
Tenants not responding to inspection repairs and maintenance
Hello,My tenants moved out 2 months early and requested that I help them to look for a take over for the remaining lease terms. I have been sending them requests via text and emails to fix the dented garage panel, pa...
Nicole Patching
What is the length of time in service needed to qualify for short term tax loophole?
If a property is purchased and renovated to be a short term rental in the same calendar year, how long does the rental need to be active in service (i.e. on Airbnb) to qualify as a short term rental for the short term...
Ramon Vazquez
Buying a Duplex with "minor" foundation issues
Hello BP community,I'm looking at buying duplex that seems rather promising minus the foundation issue pre-disclosed by the seller. Here's what I know (first time dealing with this type of issue)A structural report co...
Glen Fagin
Patch of Land - Update
I am interested to hear how many of you have actually invested in POL and how your investments are doing. So far I have invested $105,000 in 16 of their loans with various investment sizes ranging from $5,000-$15,000 ...
Stephanie R.
Tenant threatening small claims for cleaning security deduction
Hello, I am a new California landlord whom bought a property 2 years ago with existing tenants. The tenant moved out after living in the house for a decade.
Per the request of the tenant, we performed an initial insp...
Kevin Cardinale
My first repair
So a house fell in my lap, no seriously. Keep in mind the ultimate goal is to parlay this into launching my super real estate business. So this house has been completely vandalized: wires, pipes, walls, electric box, ...
Lyndsey Whiteaker
What are your best practices at finding good maintenance men?
So!Our biggest struggle with having a portfolio that is growing is finding a good maintenance man. We have hired and fired two within the last month. Where do you look for them?What do you require as a skillset? What ...
Frank S.
I passed on a property due to unpermitted work
Hi BPs, This is related to the Chicago market. Perhaps, I am being too stringent, but that's how I would be able to sleep at night. I found a property at or below market value, but decided to pass due to unpermitted...
Tyler Dalton
Leaking Basement of early 1900s row home
We are finishing up a rehab on an early 1900s row home, but still having issues with water in the basement.Initially, there was some leaking in the front and rear of the basement- so we fixed all the downspouts, diver...
Erik W.
Lifespan of steel commercial building?
I am looking to purchase a steel building that has 6 bay units. Each unit has an overhead door (12 feet high?) and separate entry doorway. Each bay is about 32W x 50L and my guess is the ceiling height is between 14...