Frank S.
How Should I Seller Finance To Tenant
I have a single family home, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, single story, 1800 sq. ft. in a nice suburb community in Houston, Texas. I purchased the home in 2009 for 121K and I would like to sell it today for 170K. It has had o...
Lamont Marable
Renters won't need cash for Security Deposit
In Cincinnati Ohio, renters won’t necessarily need a cash security deposit anymore under a new law passed by Cincinnati City Council. This will help alleviate barriers to renting an apartment, the law says landlords m...
Wendell De Guzman
Real Estate "HACK" Of the Week - August 22 - How to Deal With Contractors & Avoid Costly Delays
I was inspired by @Brandon Turner 's landlord's "hack" list. SO I've decided that every week, I will share my real estate "hack" with BP Nation. Here's my first real estate "hack" of the week:Issue with Some Contracto...
Aaron M.
When to authorize after-hours calls to plumber or electrician?
I live in California and have a "professional renter" (he is very knowledgeable about the lease and laws and acts strictly within those bounds - I perceive him to be a potential lawsuit threat) in my rental property. ...
William Avery
What are your methods to remove pet odors?
I have a property where one bedroom was used as a 'kennel' or pet 'outhouse'. I am having trouble getting rid of the smells.Concrete floor. Carpet is gone. Tack strip is gone. All solid matter has been removed. Bleach...
Adam Bennett
Foundation Issues and Disclosures
Hello all,I am in the buy and hold business and have not done a lot of selling. I have an associate who will eventually be selling a house he is occupying and rehabbing at the same time. The house he is working on has...
Grant Shipman
What Insurance Policies Should Be Considered by a REI?
I am new and wanting to build on a good foundation for purchasing 3-20 unit multifamily buy and hold- please chime in if you have helpful thoughts. Please list the insurance policies / types of insurance I should con...
Seth C.
What is the risk of hidden physical defects?
It seems easier for a professional inspector to find the problems with an apartment building than a mechanic inspecting a car, since so many vehicle systems are sealed. At the same time, there is some risk of missing ...
Jonathan Sher
Inspection contingency on HUD property?
Hello BP friends,
I was wondering if anyone has had success when offering all cash on HUD properties with inspection contingencies. I have a feeling if you do this, your offer will be put at the bottom of the stack. ...
Shilpa P.
Landlord/ Tenant dispute
Hello, I need your help or pointers to move in the right direction. My tenant is moving out and couple of relatively major issues have been noted. 1) lot of condensation on one window which the tenant has never disclo...