Chisom O.
Property Management in Los Angeles
Hello BP Community!
I own a recently renovated duplex in the DTLA/Westlake area and I have been searching for a local property management company with experience in lower-income, multi-unit zoned neighborhoods. I sel...
Dianna Ivanov
Luxury Investment Specialist
As the founder and Team Leader of The Ivanov Group at Keller Williams Realty, Dianna oversees real estate teams in Bergen, Ocean, and Somerset Counties. With a specialization in investment properties, Dianna works wi...
Nate Raynor
HUD Loans and prevailing wages
Hi BP,Has anyone looked at how much on a percentage adjustment of construction costs adding prevailing impacts costs? We are thinking about going the HUD financing route for our construction debt, but I've been trying...
Justin B.
Cincinnati landlords cant ask for security deposits anymore!
A “renter’s choice” city ordinance — requiring landlords to accept renters’ insurance and other alternatives to a cash security deposit — passed last week by Cincinnati City Council was featured in a weekend article b...
Kel S
Do you ask for 1st and Last or just deposit?
Looking in our local newspaper at the house rental ads I notice most say the rent amount + deposit. Do any of you require first, last AND deposit. Or just first months rent + deposit? I was telling my husband that ask...
Oscar Rodriguez
Inheriting Tenants with No Deposit
I am currently in contract for two duplexes. They both have paying tenants on month to month leases. The issue is that none of them have deposits. What are some suggestions for handling this situation? If anything...
Nicholas A.
How To Not Build your First House
I was hoping that I could post this anonymously, honestly. Slightly concerned that I might catch a bunch of undesired feedback. The following post is purely to show that I have learned a lot on my first ground-up hom...
Jeff Oberts
Current owner/landlord keeping the deposit?
Hello, I am currently in the process of buying a small multifamliy (my first investment!) and I have encountered something that seemed odd in the process, so I was hoping you guys could shed some light. The seller ad...
Jody Davis
Security Deposit - what to take out
What do you guys typically take out when returning deposit to tenant, assuming no expenses for damages beyond normal wear and tear? Such as cleaning, and the like. I'm struggling to find information on this. Thanks...
Jeffrey McKee
Seller Financing with Security Escro
I should say in advance my strategy for this property is as a long term buy and hold.
I have found a deal in which the seller is willing to provide seller financing with 10% down for 10 years at 4.5% interest. I hav...