Karen Powell
College rental house: rehab now or later?
We purchased a home in Charlotte for our daughter and her roommates. She will graduate in three years, so we expect to own the home for at least that long. The kitchen and bathrooms are okay, but need renovating befor...
Julie Verardi
Tenants 18 year old moved in. Does she need to be on the lease?
I noticed my tenants who daughter as in college has stated to live in the apartment. I believe she's 18 or 19. There lease renewal is coming up. Do I have to have the daughter sign the lease and if so why? This is a p...
Mary lou L.
Gift of Equity proposal- Has anyone done this?
I want to purchase my dad's house. He talked to a lender (he went through them to buy his last home a few months ago) and this is what he said:"Because you would be selling your home to a family member you can do some...
Rong Liu
Section 8 shared housing lease contract template
Hi, BPers,A section 8 lady shares house with her adult daughter, daughter pays the rest of the rent. Is there a lease template for this situation?Thanks Rong
Jason Johnson
Who is the owner of this house in Utah?
I've found a great deal here in Utah but I need to know who to contact. The home has been abandoned for 3 years and taxes haven't been paid in just as long. Looking at the tax records, it was owned free and clear by o...
Jean Sanchez
Hiring a contractor we know socially
Hi Everyone,I am a new investor who has only lived in this area about 9 months. We have recently closed on 2 properties that need some remodeling before they are rented. I am in the process of getting contractor quote...
Stacy Mellish
Vacant House / Deceased Owner / Delinquent Taxes Question
Hi BP, I have a question and hope someone can provide some further insight and possible suggestions. In researching my returned mail addresses from vacant houses, I found that the owner of one house is deceased and st...
Wan Wingate
Need Private Investor or Suggestions
Buying a HUD home for cash and presently need $30000 to close the deal only need to borrow money for about 6 months at which time I can take the money out of my 401k thrift account and pay it off. I had the money b...
Scott Esmail
Lease holder died and adult kids still there and not paying rent
We have had a long term tenant who we found out just died, she had a lease when she moved in 2015 but now had been going month to month after that first year. They did not pay rent Oct and her daughter who is not on t...
Leryda Vazquez
Elderly Tenant Issues
I have an elderly tenant who fell in her bathroom and wasn't found for 2 days. Her daughters checked on her after she wouldn't pick up the phone. They refused to take her to the hospital. Instead gave her a shower and...