William Owens
Selling Tax Certificates
I purchased a few tax certificates at the Jefferson County auction back in July. I have noticed some people on Facebook and Craigslist selling Tax Properties. Is there a market for “selling” or assigning tax certifica...
Jeff J.
camcorder vs smartphone for move in/out videos?
I am getting a smartphone (I know it is about time!) and I was wondering if using it to take move in/out videos would suffice or is there an advantage to using a camcorder?
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Squatters Move into House - Buyers Can't Move In - Whoa!!
Maryland couple claim STRANGERS have moved into the $379K five-bedroom house they just bought and are REFUSING to leave
A Maryland couple signed a contract with US Bank to purchase the five-bedroom home at 107...
Cameron Barsanti
Credit checks? How about background checks?
Hi BP community! We're about to close on a triplex in TX. In regards to screening potential tenants, do you think a simple credit and background check will do? We're new landlords to-be. Thank you so much!
Sami Gren
rental leases renewals
i am a landlord in NJ. I know a lot of landlords when the renew the lease they send a whole new lease and sign it, and so did i do up until now.MY QUESTION: is it necessary at all? or can i just sign some kind of ren...
Ayo F.
Bank of America Short Sale!
Hello BP Experts,
I am about to start a BofA short sale. The property is a 4/2/2 in a good neighborhood. The balance on the loan is $97,000 and the house is worth $100,000 after repair. It will need some updates. I h...
Adam Sawyer
Chicago Lease Using Docusign.
Hey everyone. Brand new member. I bought my first property in Chicago (A two flat) in February, and I have just approved my first tenants for June 1st. They are graduating from college in May from Illinois State, a...
Anthony Saunders
Family co-signer in exchange for % equity on first property
I am looking to purchase my first property in San Diego. Ideally a Duplex so I can live in one unit with my partner while renting the other. I’ve accumulated a substantial nest egg after college and paid off all stude...
Shauna Deal
Stormwater Bill Landlord or tenant responsibility
My tenant decided to stay and sign another years lease. We (landlord) started getting a monthly bill in the middle of last year for this service. It is $4.70/month. We have paid for it up until the new lease starts. ...
Diane Menke
How do you set up a lease w/ option to buy?
Folks I have a house I have owned a number of years now having held it as a rental. Its not the best performing rental property as is, I do not want to remodel it, and I really don't like tenants that much, so I was t...