Jessica Warrick
Rent-back or not
We’re under contract for our second rental property. The seller is an old man who needs a week in the house after closing before he moves into his retirement home. Our realtor just wants to include an addendum in the ...
Clinton Jensen
Getting financing when using a Texas LLC
Greetings everyone, I have been trying to find a lender for our LLC's first deal. Everytime I mention that I want to buy property with the LLC, all of the lenders that I have spoken with inform me that they cannot hel...
Jessica Franco
DIY Formica countertops
Does anyone have tips on DIY installation of Formica countertops? I'm thinking of grabbing a slab or two from Lowes or HD to replace current 20-year-old green laminate countertops. I have the time, for now, so plan on...
Vidal Gonzales
Out of State Investing
Hello Everyone,I wanted to get some advice on investing out of state. I currently reside in California, and it is more costly for me to get started in my area. I am considering looking at properties in the Milwaukee m...
Nathan Gesner
What Do You Think About "Good Cause" Evictions?
More markets are creating "Good Cause Eviction" laws designed to protect tenants from unfair evictions. Essentially, the landlord can only evict if the tenant violates specific requirements.What do you think? Are they...
Vicki Gleitz
Section 8 inspections question
I am helping my son to fix up his rental. He is considering section 8. The house has a newer roof, newer windows, electrical and plumbing. New flooring,painting, countertops, all around refurbishing is being worked o...
Michael McCartney
Second Story Balcony Repair
I bought a duplex and have completely renovated the interior and will start on the exterior soon. My first big problem is the second story balcony, it is very unstable and I was looking at some tips for repairs. First...
Tania Reuben
Investors Who Survived 2008-11: How Did you Make It Through?
Inspired by @Brian Burke's harrowing story of surviving the economic meltdown, I'd love to learn what other lesson's people gained through that time. Many survived, some thrived, lost it all... While I don't think we...
Ann Baker
Rent increases in an area that is NOT rent controlled
I'm reading contradicting info on rent increases for a property that's NOT in a rent controlled area.
If increasing rent less than 10%, do we need a 30 day or 60 day notice for tenants who have been there over 1 year...
J. Martin
Convert interior door to wall - or similar - to make separate unit
I have an interior doorway/door that I would like to seal off to make the room on the other side more private. I'm thinking at least for the next 6 months to year, but maybe longer. I would like to leave the existing ...