Steve Sauro
Should I pay fees to set up a HELOC?
I'm considering getting a HELOC against my primary residence since have a lot of equity in the home. The question I have is should I expect to pay a fee to set up the LOC? I realize and understand the variable inter...
Marielle Walter
Does DC Code Require Locks on Bedroom Doors?
I own a home in DC that I live in and I have a roommate at times. I have never had this issue - but I just had a roommate move in and request I have a lock installed on their bedroom door. My home is older, and has me...
Terra Padgett
Capitalism Works Well When It's Practiced With a Level of Empathy
Have Empathy for your Landlord. We all get it...receiving news of a rent increase can be frustrating for a tenant who's balancing their own financial responsibilities. However, Landlords face even greater cost pressur...
Quintessa Haynes
Please Advise!!
I have a VERY wealthy professional boxer in my family. I REALLY want to ask for capital so that I can invest in REI. I am SOOOOOOO scared to ask. How can I go about this and he take me serious....Signed - Shaking In M...
Eric La Pratt
Moving in without a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) in Chicago?
I was talking with an fellow Chicago based investor today and the topic came up about moving in without a CO. We were curious: Is there anyone who has (or has directly heard of) experience with this and is willing to ...
Nelson Taylor
Insurance for Properties w/ Knob & Tube Wiring
Knob & tube is the first generation of wiring and still prevalent in Providence, RI, where I live, work and invest. Are there any companies that currently write policies for multi-family investment properties wit...
January Keats
Subletter wants ESA dog
Hi, I rent. My landlord has a no pet rule. I also sublet two rooms in my apartment with the landlords permission. I have them sign one year leases with no mention of pets. My new sublesee is demanding to have an esa ...
Samuel Coronado
What was your regular day time job while you started acquiring properties?
I started flipping mobile homes when I was 18. I worked in a furniture factory 12-16 hours a day in the summer and then went to the project after getting off work to work another 4 hours. It was a heck of a time, but ...
Aneesh Nainani
Land Trust - JADU owner occupancy
I am building a single family home along with an ADU and a Junior ADU (JADU) in Castro Valley, CA and the county wants to impose a deed restriction which will require owner occupancy of the JADU/Main Dwelling Unit (MD...
Alex G.
FinTech is retreating... We shouldn't!
Just got this email:"Thanks for requesting an offer on ....... from Opendoor.Given the uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19 across our markets and concern for the health and safety of our customers and emplo...