Jonathan G.
Should we purchase termite protection?
We are wondering if there is anyone that can give us some advice on whether it is best to purchase a plan from Terminex. We have had both our newly constructed home and our 6 year old rental home inspected and there ...
Mitch Kronowit
Fought the HOA and won!
For those who know me or have read many of my posts, you know we have a couple of condo rentals. Yes, condos are not without their challenges, but I find most of those issues vanish if you stick to higher end condos a...
Frank Hinck
Deal/Investment Analysis - southern Minnesota
My first Forums post & it's a long one: Some facts, then options regarding Downpayment & eventual Cash Out I'm 31 with our first child due later this month, listened to most of the BP Podcasts and feel like I...
Donna Dekker
Repairs - who pays when home warranty not used?
In my lease I specified that my tenants should cover repairs that cost less than $100 and that there is a home warranty that can be used to cover repairs. My tenants called a plumber with whom they'd done business pr...
Jeff S.
New deck bid $6900
Bought a house in September 2014 and rented it with clean-up and paint etc. There is a large deck in the back.In the house $162,500 and it rents for $1325; a dollar a sf.At first glance the back yard deck looks like i...
Jeffrey Hennen
How to legally block off a deck from use (Unsafe)
Hello Bigger Pockets community,
I find myself in the situation of rehabbing a property, specifically dealing with a second-level deck that has an exterior glass sliding door. Due to safety concerns, I need to tempora...
Mike Berlay
Tired of NY and want to move and start small. I think UT or CO, share your ideas.
I have been living in NYC since 2006 when I came to US. All this time my plan was to start a business and invest profits in real estate. This year I have closed my first business with some financial loss, but educatio...
Robert Norman
Hello from Houston, TX
My name is Robert Norman, I do IT work from Austin (Buda) to Galveston County so I do get around the area!
I've read some of the standard books, attended a few seminars and I'm ready to quit lurking and start particip...
Mark N.A
Small Claims Court Fun & Games
So I'm down at the local small claims court last week pursuing a summary ejectment. Before the session starts I get to talking with another LL with properties in various other counties. He tells me that one county o...
Joe M.
It's one of "those" days today...
Well today turned out to be one of 'those' days.
Rental house #1: Furnace breaks down, requires $300 to fix
Rental house #2: Hot water tank sprouts a major leak, needs replaced, $500
New Rental House #3: Disco...