Lawrence Smith
Advice needed on the purchase of this Multi-Family
Ok, to give a little background info I am considering purchasing 2 unit building in Washington, DC which consist of 2br/1b. These individual units have not seen any type of cosmetic renovation in probably the last 20...
Steven Bays
Kentucky vs Ohio for new investor
I live in in close proximity to Northern Kentucky and have an interest in investing in Cincinnati and Kentucky. Is there a strong deterrent from investing Kentucky or any strong differences between the two states ...
Blake B.
Credit Scores! How much do you rely on information furnished by the Big 3?
Quick back story: I am helping a client find a new lease. Their current building is not renewing leases for whatever reason and so now my client who just gained citizenship last year and his wife, a victim of identity...
Tatyana M.
Not allowing Fire Arms?
hello Everyone!can i use in the lease agreement rule that no fire arms can be stored at the property?
Bruce W.
Breaking commercial leases
With RadioShack intending to close 1100 stores, I began to wonder about the leaseholders on the affected property. In my residential real estate business, I am allowed by law to withhold a "reasonable" amount from ...
Chan K.
BP - MySmartMoves - Missed Detecting an Eviction
Hi BPer, For those who have been using MySmartMoves service through BP. Do you have any issue? The MySmartMoves background check has been my go-to place for tenant screening. Unfortunately, my previous screening, the ...
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Section 8 Tenant has not paid tenant portion
Our section 8 tenant had a death in the family, and unable to pay this month's tenant portion. As a new investor, I wanted to begin prepping for what to expect going forward. We did issue a letter (reminder) of paymen...
Kristina Hinostroza
Tenant applies, now what?
Hi! We are super new to landlording and have gotten a few applicants for our long term rental. We are using Zillow. First, do you call previous landlords/supervisors/etc.? And what are some general questions you ask?A...
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PETS, Service/Support Animals, Disability Confidentiality, Homeowner's Insurance & Bite Liability
so most of us here, already privvy to the many pet vs service/support animal posts, know by now that true service/support animals are not just pets. they are disability assistance animals that are differentiated from...
Anna Reamey
Security Deposit Changes
I recently had a tenant who I wanted to move out about 2 weeks prior to the lease termination date. To do this I would take the apartment as-is and would only be checking the apartment for cleanliness. She would mov...