Andrew Loaicono
Tenant Died in My Rental Unit
My Section 8 tenant, who lived alone, recently died in one of my rental units. She apparently had been dead for some time, but her daughter called to notify me just today. She went on to tell me that I have to contact...
Terri P.
Security deposit obligations
In the history of Tenant-Landlording, I’m sure my situation is not unique: I had one of those tenants that looks great on paper and loved by the neighbors but was horrible near the end over the security deposit. The s...
Jason Fuentes
Reviewing Collateral
I working on closing my 1st note and wanted to reach out to the great folks of this forums for what to look for when reviewing files. I actually have a professional service reviewing the mortgage files but the seller...
Natalie K.
Best resources to pick your market (local and long distance)?
Newbie investor from Chicago looking to BRRR a single-family/multi-family home. It seems there are so many boxes to check to ensure the market I choose to invest in will provide the most appreciation long term: low cr...
Matthew Cope
Apartment Dumpster Headache
My wife and I bought our first apartment in Springfield, MO last winter and the biggest headache we've had with the property is the dumpster. It's turned into the community dumpster and people (non-residents) keep lea...
Tuan Tran
Managing Remote Properties without PMs
Any one management remote properties without using property managers?I'm a husband and wife team that managements local properties. We are venturing out further and curious if anyone have a good successful process fo...
Kenneth Garrett
Freedom Of Information Request (FOIA)
When buying property as part of my due diligence I always submit a FOIA request to the government agency that has jurisdiction (city, county, etc). The information is accurate for the most part and free. Majority of...
Kodi Clark
Dogs and Hardwood Floors
We are considering allowing a couple with (2) Golden Retrievers to rent our home. We have Newly refinished hardwood floors (About 1500 sqft worth) /our Lower Level is Carpet and tile. When I did a google search-lookin...
Mike C.
Property data in spreadsheet format
What are some resources which will allow me to analyze large sets of sold and listed properties in an Excel format, other than the MLS directly? (I'm not an agent and would prefer not to bug one with data request for...
Steven Moore
Real Estate Attorney NEEDED!!!
Hi BP members. I'm in need of an RE attorney. Long story short, need to retrieve some money from a property that recently foreclosed.Thanks in advance BP community,Steven