Jean Norton
Tax deed in Florida
I was the high bid on a tax deed in a condo-hotel in Florida. I'm not really sure how that happened since there is a significant lien both from the condo association and the mortgage company. Both liens disappear si...
Benjamin Summers
An Introduction to Option Strategies in Real Estate
One of most prolific and powerful tools of “creative” finance in real estate is the lease-option, but this tool represents only the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most powerful breed of derivatives...
Jane Manzel
I moved a coworker tenant out after she she stopped paying rent
I had a coworker whom I decided to rent to against my better judgement. I ran a background on her and I didn't see anything other than bad credit. After she stops paying rent my daughter found out that she's had over ...
Alex Shapiro
100+ Year Old Duplexes in Minneapolis?
In looking at the Minneapolis market, many multifamily homes are built around the 1900s. This is going on 122 years old, which means many harsh winters, degradation, foundation issues, etc. Many have boiler heat and A...
Venky B.
Dangers of buying homes built in 1900
I am looking at a home built in 1900 for buy and hold. I would like to know, what are the dangers of buying a home that was built that old. The home looks in good condition. One thing I observed is that the steps of t...
Tom Kaser
Greedy Concrete/Mason Contractor
Seeking input for a frustrating situation with a greedy, and what seems to be, an unethical concrete/brick mason contractor. I'm rehabbing a brick ranch home in North Denver area. At first, it appeared it needed ex...
Jacob Rogers
Tenant wants copy of Rental Verification from previous landlord
Hello all!I have a unit I am looking to rent in Cedar Rapids, IA and I had someone apply for the unit. Their credit score and income were borderline out of my requirements but I figured I would still approve them if c...
Account Closed
Phoenix Real Estate Inventory Doubles - Investors Nowhere To Be Found
Why did you all stop buying . . . ?
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Jay Garrison
common for applicants to flake?
I am renting out a 3 bedroom apartment on Chicago's Southwest side. The steps in the tenancy process are:
1) application (personal info, current address, former, job, a personal reference) and last 2 paystubs
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Rachel Stopka
Crazy Contractor and now threats daily
I unfortunately hired a contractor for a house I just started rehabbing and he sounded really good! He came in with all sorts of experience ace telling me how great his work is. The project started and from day one...