Benjamin Leung
Pets for Larger Family Homes
Hey everyone, I was talking with a friend of mine about a 5 bed 3 bath property I purchased in hopes to make it a large family rental. He asked if I was going to allow pets. In any other case I would definitely say no...
Erin Anderegg
Due Diligence Checklist
Hi all,I am working to get my first property under contract (currently a SF, the other MF offer wasn't accepted). I want to make sure I am looking at all the right things once the property is under contract to ensure ...
Chip Dozier
Eviction of tenant with rental assistance
I purchased a duplex end of April and have yet to collect a rent check from either tenant. (Using a PM who is very good and helpful with the one) The previous owner forged all financial docs and did his own managemen...
Sam Zachary
insurance denying upstairs toilet leak damage!
Hi Everyone, I'm new to Bigger Pockets and was wondering if anyone has any ideas about recourse regarding a situation I'm in. I own a downstairs condo unit. Upstairs unit, owned by someone else had a leaking toilet ...
Jake McKeon
Selling property--Can eviction expenses add to cost basis?
Hey BP forum,After a few years of owning a rental property, I am looking forward to selling it this year. I was considering a 1031 exchange, but lately I've been thinking that if the capital gains tax is low, I may ch...
Andrea Gayle-Bennett
Section 8
Hi Everyone. I have a 3 family house in Massachusetts and am considering Section 8 renters. I am looking for your advise. What are the pros and cons? Thanks.
Peggy Joselin-Davidson
What to do with vandalized owner occupied property
What to do with a property that’s been vandalized by a family member. I can’t afford to repair it. Two family home in Massachusetts. Running a Mid term rental on first floor, which is furnished. Midterm rental guests ...
Isaac J Mork
Out of state rentals how do you know if you need an insurance claim for hail or wind
For those that don’t live near there properties, how do you know if you need to call the insurance agent if there was hail or another weather event
Justin Mariniak
Guarantor Addendum to Lease
Good afternoon BP community,I have a future tenant who needs a guarantor to qualify to stay at one of my units. It is a long story but they are using their mother as the guarantor and she has qualified credit/backgro...
Shoshana Shulman
Who sues for damages
My tenant informed me that the sewer was blocked by someone in a house at the end of the block. Since these are attached row homes all the homes basements are flooding. What do i do? I am out of the country. I do not ...