Michael Conway
Estoppel Certificate does not match lease terms, priority?
I recently purchased a duplex. The existing tenant lease states that they are responsible for pro-rated water costs, however on the estoppel certificate it was checked that the landlord is required to pay water and d...
Samuel Lacroix
Do you grant first come priority for applicants?
I have a unit for rent and two days ago I showed It to a young man who will probably meet my minimal standards (screening process is in process). I also got a visit yesterday, an older man who is looking for an apartm...
Howard Mayne
What are Rehab Priorities for Live-In Flip
Hey BP, my wife and I are moving to another city here in Texas so we decided to buy something that needed some slight cosmetic work. We found a house in a great neighborhood with great schools, and in great condition...
Cindy H.
Repairs and reno priorities on a rental property
We just purchased a rental (1950's raised bungalow) and assumed the tenants in three suites. The home inspection showed that there's a bit of work to do and I wanted to get some opinions on priority for repairs. Tenan...
John Krausman
California State Tax Lien Priority on Trustee Sales
I have a question regarding lien priority for properties sold at Trustee Sale in California.I am looking at a property that has a first loan going to sale. After that deed of trust, the property owner had 20+ differen...
Bart Blair
Rehab Priorities That Add Most Forced Appreciation (ARV)
My son and I are going to buy a property that he will live in for a year while we prep it to be a rental. We're looking for something off-market that is liveable but needs work. What are the things we should prioritiz...
Mike German
Priority rehab items when purchasing an occupied rental?
HI BP,I’m a relatively new investor (have 2 units/ under contract on 6 units) and wanted to survey those seasoned landlords out there: When checking out a Buy/Hold property, what are your “deal breakers” that yo...
Carini Rochester
Took possession of three unit apartment today. Top Priorities?
I just left my closing and now I own an occupied three unit apartment building. The building is in good repair. I have only met one of the tenants. I plan on self managing. What are some of the most important first st...
Michelle Oliveira
Tax Deed, Austin Texas, priority on the listed property
Hi, I'd like to know more details in how to research properties for Tax Deed in Austin, lands or property with homestead already. I read the creditors and IRS take priority over tax deed holders in case where the orig...
Rafael Norat
"...lack of time is actually lack of priorities" Classic!
Just started reading 4 hour work week and ran across some great quotables:"Busy is a form of laziness - lazy thinking and indiscriminate action""Being overwhelmed is often as unproductive as doing nothing, and is far ...