Jonathan Napper
Would You FHA? $179K 15% Cap 1st Deal
I have no debt, decent income and would be first time home buyer. Would you FHA 5% down? Here are the details. Obviously I did NOT include the 5% down. Any advice would be great. AP - $179K ($179 @5% 30YR)GSI - $27,00...
Brennen McConnell
Buying vacant lots on which to install modular homes from China
I'm wondering if it would make sense to source modular homes in China and have them shipped to and assembled in markets like Memphis, Atlanta, Birmingham, and other where you can buy vacant lots with utilities for as ...
Jennifer H.
Potential tennant wants me to hold the property for them
Hi I closed on a house in mid December and was trying to rent the place out by Jan. 1st. It's 12/27 and all the work needed is done and it's move in ready. I have had multiple showings but have found no suitable...
Sohil Shah
New Renters moving in
Just rented a house and the move in date is July 1 2020 but the tenant is asking to see if they can move in some of their items on june 26th 2020, should I let them in earlier to move in their stuff or wait till the m...
Michael J. Beasley
New Sheriff in Town... too much change all at once??
Hey all, I'm looking into buying a 3-unit multi family home. As of right now, two of the units (a duplex) have utilities covered in their rent. It's a 2br/1bath and a 4br/1.5bath and tenants pay $650 and $550 respecti...
David Florist
Living with your Tenant - Utilities
I recently bought a 3bd 2bth house with a pool and will be having people I personally know living with me. We are all easy going and I don't think it will be an issue (I hope).I have a few questions about leasing and ...
Syed Khan
Short sale - how to check to see if there are no plumbing issues
Hi Everyone,If a property is owned by the bank (short sale), how do you even check to see if there are no plumbing issues or electrical without turning them on? Should I go ahead and pay for it to make sure there are ...
Chris Conde
2 Family House with Attic and Basement Apartment Boston Area
Hi All,From time to time I see 2 family houses in Somerville and Cambridge area with an attic and a basement apartment, essentially making it a 4 plex/family. There is only two postal addresses. My question is are the...
Robert Hernandez
Evicted my first ever tenant do I have to pay the water bill?
So I just evicted a tenant for not paying there rent. And I believe the water company shut off water.
I plan to call the utility company. But I am wondering if I have to pay the bill that the tenant didnt pay.
Per l...
Emilio Basa
Gas and water expenses for duplex
Hi everyone,Quick question. I have a duplex with one furnace and one water heater. I don't charge my tenants for heat or water and during the winter months it really starts to add up. Do you pay for gas and water at y...