Bryan N.
Leases - Lessons Learned
I was reading some forums and it got me thinking as I am creating my own lease. I've used several local PM companies leases to "learn" from. What have people added to leases after learning from the school of hard kn...
Sameerah Baker
Tenant added own washer and dryer...
Hello fellow Landlords and Property Managers...I have a SFR w/a Section 8 tenant. She's been in the house since Sept. I went to the property the other day to collect her portion of the rent and change out the furnace ...
Lisa Montana
Do I need to give a reason for not renewing lease in Baltimore?
Hey everyone,I'm sending a notice of non-renewal of lease to some tenants in Baltimore City. Does anyone know whether Baltimore City requires me to state a reason why I'm not renewing the lease? The tenants are expect...
Shari Posey
Fair Tax?? Seems like now would be a good time to try it.
I just finished reading The Fair Tax Book by Neal Boortz. It seems too good to be true but let's say it is accurate, it seems like now would be a fantastic time to force the issue when we've got such a gigantic defici...
Christian Rozo
To permit, or not to permit in Sacramento
What’s going on Sac Town,I’m looking for your general thoughts on getting permits for rehab projects. What do you get permits for, if any? And when you pull them, are you seeking out owner builder permits typically, e...
Gerry Sosa
MOVING WALLS
HI GUYS. I AM FROM LONG ISLAND NY. I WANT TO BUY A HOUSE TO RENT WHICH NEEDS REPAIR. IF I WANT TO MOVE SOME WALLS WITHIN THE HOUSE, DO I NEED TO CONTACT THE TOWN FOR PERMISSION? OR IS IT BETTER NOT TO SAY ANYTHING? IN...
Matthew Richie
Enclose Porch Add Value?
We have a 3 bed 2 bath 1561 sqft house. The back porch has a roof and has walls on 3 sides. Would adding a fourth wall to enclose it add value as a rental or when selling?Thanks for any input!
James M.
Legality of Rental Lease Forms
Hey guys, I’ve got a quick question in regards to my lease form. I pulled my lease from the Bigger Pockets “Managing Rental Properties” book, and tailored it to suit my property. My question is am I legally able to ta...
Jeffrey Thies
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi in Philly with Multi Units
My Fiance and I are going to be buying a run down property and turn it into 3 units and live in one and rent out the other. We're getting a first time buyer loan that will cover the property and rehab with 3.5% down. ...
Ryan Pritchard
Locks for Long Distance AIRBNB
Hello BP Family,I am about to begin listing a property on a medium term or possibly short term basis and I wanted to replace the front door lock. I was looking to do with a smart keypad lock that would allow me to rem...