Seth Kristian
Thank you’re pretty smart?
Admittedly, im just a simple bloke and all-things-real-estate and perhaps paleo monetary enthusiast. I came across this case nearly a decade ago and in that time I’ve yet to find a single RE attorney, broker, agent or...
Clarence Johnson
Travelers insurance dropping policy due to fire claim
There was a tenant caused fire in my mother's 10 unit building earlier this year. The tenant was evicted and we have documentation showing that it was caused by them and showing they were subsequently evicted. There...
Collin Hays
Lawsuit Part II: Negligence versus gross negligence
This is worth five minutes of your reading time.
If you have a liability claim at your vacation rental, the claimant is alleging negligence on your part and asserting that you are then liable for damages as a result....
Curtis Yoder
Trying to Purchase a Short Sale - HOA Forclosed, now what?
I have a property that was listed as an "approved short sale" and marketed by the banks broker. The property is at $89 psf in a market that averages $115 psf, I want to purchase this as my primary home, not my typical...
Ryan Keenan
Security deposit. Did I do the right thing?
Hello BP,
I had a problem tenant who always paid late and whom I had to evict. In the lease it says she is responsible for any lawyer fees in the case I have to sue or evict her. I did take out the 550.00 to evict her...
Lee Hampton
Houston's New Short-Term Rental Regulations Poised to Shake Up the STR Scene
Houston's short-term rental (STR) market has been unregulated up until now, but that's set to change by the end of 2024. After prolonged discussions, recent high-profile incidents at STR properties have finally sparke...
Ryan Armstrong
Handy man fell off roof. Sprained leg. Claims he won’t sue.
My handy man fell off the second floor roof to the first floor roof. He hurt his leg. It’s been about 8 days he still he a limp (according to him) and he’s losing work.
He says he’s not gonna sue. At least that’s w...
Patrick Philip
Hiring handymen and liability?
I could save lots of money by hiring handymen on flips. But I'm concerned about liability if someone gets injured. First of all, why am I responsible if a tile guy is negligent and cuts himself? I don't even get that ...
Josiah Collins
Home Office Deduction
Hello BP!I tried searching old posts on this topic and couldn't find a question similar enough to mine. I currently own one rental unit that I manage myself and I'm wondering if I should be able to do a home office de...
Tom C
Estate agents shame tenants by putting up 'rent dodger lives here' signs outside homes
Wonder if we could get away with this?
rent dodger lives here