Mikhail Petrenko
1 -> 4 units in East Bay Area. Should I do it?
Hi everyone!Long time reader, first-time poster.I found OFF-market property in San Lorenzo (East Bay area). There is 1200 SF 3 bd/2 ba old house sitting on 9000 SF lot with grandfathered duplex zoning.
Appraisal for ...
Tony S.
Questions to Ask a Property Management Company for MF Properties
Below is list of preliminary questions I plan to ask various property management companies in my market this week before choosing one to manage my multi-family, value-add property (once I find and close on the deal). ...
Ashley Gamble
HELP! Sellers didn't disclose major issues - unrentable and requires massive repairs
We recently bought a property that we have found out within the first few weeks of owning it that is has VERY SERIOUS drainage and humidity issues and lots of previous water damage that the sellers did not disclose. M...
Larry King
Accelerated depreciation on primary residence turned STR?
We are planning to turn our primary residence into an STR at the end of this year and are looking to take advantage of accelerated depreciation if we can meet the REPS requirements. To my knowledge I believe this is p...
Chris T.
Question about buyer's agent fee
Good day BP ! I have asked agents in the past if bumping up the buyer's agent fee (2.5% to 3% or higher) would encourage more showings, and I get some mixed responses.What if a listing agent drops the standard 2.5% bu...
Peter Faulkner
Southern Vermont - Need New Property Manager
Hey folks,I have a beautiful STR in southern Vermont that I've owned for a little over 2 years. I do not think my current manager is a good fit for the property, for a number of reasons. I've put up with them because ...
Rick Baggenstoss
Housing Veterans thru VASH which is similar to Section 8
I recently started learning about the VASH program -- a program to provide homes and other support services to chronically homeless veterans a full service program. These Vets don't have rental history, credit histor...
Marcos De la Cruz
Looking for a competent PM company in Lubbock
Hello. I have a newish (2002) 4 bed, 2 bath home in Lubbock that I need leased. Can anyone recommend a competent, honest PM company that can get it leased to a good tenant?Thank you.
Armando Carrera
What would you do?
Hi everyone,Our rental unit is ready for a tenant move in. Its a 4 bedroom 2 bath nicely updated home. We've had a number of inquiries and a few visit the home. Our dilemma is who to rent it out to...The most serious ...
Noah Willard
Should I rent to a tenant with a medical issue?
I have a possible tenant who meets all the requirements but they have mentioned they have MS and that they have had trouble renting due to this. Are there any issues I could run into by renting to this person?