Larry Murray
Log Cabin STR, Insurance
Purchasing a log cabin and considering running it as a STR when we are not using it. First: I am finding that some insurance companies will not insure a log cabin/log home. Has anyone else experienced probl...
Yuriy Skripnichenko
Importance of the zoning in Philadelphia
Hi all,
I keep encountering people who bought a property thinking that it was a duplex or a triplex. And later learned hard way that in reality the City sees it as a single family.
If you are looking at a MF prope...
John D.
Looking for attorney to help with contract liability protection
Hi!My partners and I are looking for some assistance with liability protection in the Lehigh Valley in PA. We manage around 30 units through our PM company which is also located in the Lehigh Valley. Does anyone have ...
Anh Nguyen
Cleveland Property Tax Rate Assessment
I've seen mentions that property tax is assessed at 35% of the appraisal. So a 3% tax rate on a $100k house would be:100,000 * .35 * .03 = $1050/yearHowever, the Cleveland County Tax Calculator does not include the 35...
Elliot Smith
Tenant question!
I had a new tenant move in on Sunday. She called me yesterday stating that the dish washer was not working properly (taking to long and not cycling). I got someone out today to fix it. They called and said that it wo...
Blaine Suque
STR insurance - Yucca Valley
Hello BP community!I am getting closer and closer everyday to finishing my STR property in yucca valley. The town of yucca valley decided to update their ordinates and STR permit process starting June 1st. Applicants ...
Mike H.
Split SFR with door+deadbolt: Counts as Unit? Or Rooms in House?
Hello,I am looking to buy a SFR and live in part of it (owner occupied).I found a place where I could add a door + deadbolt inside, and split the SFR in two. One won't have a kitchen. If I rent this half, is it consid...
Account Closed
FHA Guidelines- What makes a home not qualify for an FHA Loan?
Hi everyone,I just got my first listing as a real estate broker and I noticed some homes around the area don't qualify for FHA financing. The home I listed is in livable condition, it has newer windows, hardwood floor...
Samuel Boyd
Short Term Rental Insurance for FL
Hi everyone. I have a property that I am trying to convert from a long term rental to a short term rental in Palm Bay, FL (property #2). The property is owned outright and does not currently have insurance at all. I g...
Karen Reyes-Arenas
Title company refusal to release “lease back funds” to buyer
Has anyone ever dealt with a title company refusing to release the funds on an agreed upon lease back. So both seller & buyer agreed on a (residential temporary lease agreement) so that the seller will have time t...