Sam Leon
Standalone structures versus N-plex
What is the general feeling on standalone structures on a single lot for buy & hold & rent?
For example, a single lot with three "cottages" where one of them have two units, the others are all single ...
Rick L.
Tips on getting the most out of an Appraisal
I'm currently in the beginning process of refinancing my mortgage from an FHA to a conventional on my four-family apartment. I will be scheduling an appraisal here very soon. I was wondering if you have any tips or ...
Bienes Raices
Is this normal?
Tenants paid, got the keys etc. today. They told me they want to paint one of the rooms in the house, make one alteration, and bring a dog (but they'd told me before that they weren't bringing any pets because of alle...
Greg P.
HOA assessments not benefitting all homeowners; state of NC
Hello all - I thought I would come to this community for advice on a matter that has been a problem in a neighborhood I own two properties in for over 5 years. This is in the state of NC.Situation: I own two propertie...
Carrie Giordano
Replace Countertops for Rental?
Hello! I am going to be closing on a rental at the end of the month and am considering making a few upgrades. The house is in fairly good condition and could be rented with the kitchen and bathrooms in their current c...
Percy N.
WANTED - Your design Input on 1950 Ranch
My latest project is a cute little ranch in Elkins Park, PA (just outside Philly). For a little context, the property already had quite a new upgrades when I purchased it. We are simply planning to update the bathroom...
Jason Jones
HOA withholding move-out deposit
I sold my condo on June 1st 2016, and paid the HOA a $500 move-out deposit. My condo was rented at the time, and I was not present for the move out of my tenant. Three months have gone by, and I remembered I had not...
Ben Leybovich
Update on the Renovation of 98-unit
An update on Silver Tree, which is now Canyon 35. We closed on this community on August 17th. For more details please read this thread .Exterior RenoThe painting has been completed aside for the doors. We are waiting ...
Charles Oglesby
What to do about a smoking tenant after she leaves...
I have a unit that is coming available at the end of the month. During our inspection a few months back we could smell smoke in the unit. I am assuming that despite our letter she went back to smoking in the unit.My ...
Mark Forest
Smoke odor in carpet.
The prior owners in my rental property must have been smokers. We have cleaned, primed, and painted the walls, cabinets etc. However we still smell cigarette smoke, so it must be in the carpet. We have steam cleane...