Amy A.
Who do you use for Maine eviction screening?
This post applies to Maine landlords, but may be useful for others as well. For 10 years I used padzilla, also known as tenant-net, for eviction and credit report screening. They did an inspection of my office so th...
Deirdre Callan
Buyer has done a lot of unauthorized work before closing.
The buyer if my duplex had asked torepair the overhang on the roof, and fix the outside staircase so the bank would approve his loan. I went to the property yesterday, and no less than 10 men were working on the insi...
Christopher Winkler
Equity Build Collapse
I just saw Equity Build was shut down, ruled a Ponzi scheme, and ripped off investors to the tune of $135MM. Anyone get caught up in it? If so, what is your story??? Ripoff Report verified them! Ripoff Report Verified...
Rich Rifkin
Don't blame banks, brokers or lenders
I know it sucks but there's really nobody to pin it on. Unfortunately, current market conditions are the result of false stimulation of the economy through lowering rates. Why is lowering rates so important? Becaus...
Ray Howard
Tenant Screening?
I have an application from a section 8 potential renter in Dekalb, GA which she has provide me with her SSN and permission to perform a credit check and background check. I didn't realise most sites have the tenant ...
Account Closed
Chicago Association of Realtors says "NO Don't take a Security Deposit"
In Chicago, the local government feels that if you are a landlord, you must therefore be smart, intelligent and RICH beyond belief. Whereas a Tenant must be a mental midget incapable of thinking or having a thought...
William C.
Do I need to sign the listing agreement with tenant's agent if tenant brech the lease
Hi,
My tenant sent a notice to me that they want to do early termination due to their new house is ready. Their lease ends in July. They have an agent and asking for tenant replacement option. Their agent ...
Scott MacDonald
Background Check Tenant
Hi All,I purchased a duplex last year and the tenants were in place. I have had zero issues with the tenants (other than they can be slow to report broken things) on both sides. One side comes up for renewal the end o...
Dan C.
Wisconsin legislature considering change to CCAP - a valuable tool for landlords
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that the Wisconsin legislature is considering purging CCAP of cases in which charges were dismissed, the defendant was found not guilty or the charge was overturned on appea...
Allison Karrels
How do I formalize this private loan
I have an offer from a friend of my father to loan me $25,000 at 5% over 5 years. The money will be used as a down payment on a duplex I am looking to purchase. I am financing the remaining 75% with a traditional mo...