Michael Maliszesky
Looking for advice about buying a foreclosed home
We live in a co-op in queens, and have a little over $200,000 in equity in the home we live in. We need to get a bigger place to live, and I'm thinking about trying to buy a foreclosure or short sale or something like...
Daniel Markham
Colorado Springs home leasing laws
Is it legal to lease rooms in primary residence long term in Colorado Springs? I have searched city and state government websites and I see that short term rental is fine, vis a vis Airbnb, but I cannot find anything...
Account Closed
60.6 tons of trash/debris taken off of a tax sale property!
I bought a house at a tax sale in March for $49K. Couldn't get rid of the people living in it because of Covid until July 31. They left peacefully with no eviction but boy did they leave a mess behind. It took 3 forty...
Dan Chapman
Auction purchase
HI All, I am looking to buy my first auction property in the Seattle area. I am pre-approved for financing as I don't have the cash. I know the area fairly well as I have lived there for 26 years although I don't live...
Kelly G.
Tax Q: do I need to calculate/pay recapture depreciation?
Hey - I thought I was in the clear - but perhaps not (was about to file my taxes . . ). here's the shortest version on my situation:1) bought a house for mom in 2005 - she lived there til 2011 (not nearly long enoug...
Mark Rosario
Can I retire at 39 years old?
My situation is pretty simple.I'm currently 39 years old. I'm single with no kids or girlfriend. I've been busting my butt over the past several years and now have my home paid off. I have 3 bedrooms rented out and...
Tracy Percival
Landlord sell the renter's house
Hello everyone,
My brother and sister inlaw are renting an entire house in NJ, and have been for the last 3.5 years. I rented this same house for 10 years prior to them, before purchasing my home. The Landlords are ...
Lanny K.
Out-of-state with no room for error
I've been a landlord for many years, and for the most part it's been a positive experience. My style has been to only buy something I would live in, which typically landed good tenants that I can easily relate with. ...
David Light
Should I loan money for a flip if I need the money in 12 months?
I currently live in London and have some money in the U.S. I'll need to buy a personal residence and cars when I return in July 2016. My question is should I loan this to a business partner who wants to complete a fli...
Nina Zou
non payment and holdover tenant eviction, which one is faster?
I've notied my tenant 4 months ago that their lease won't be renewed, the original lease termination date is 3/31/2023. They've been living under charity rent assistance in the past two years which will end in Feb. I ...