Muks M.
Cash Payment to Contractor
I will be signing a contract with contractor tomorrow for home repairs prior to renting (hoping I can find tenant by Feb 1). Couple of questions:1. Is paying by cash a good idea for ~$2000 repairs as the contractor is...
Samuel Bavido
The power of a mediocre deal.
In late 2013 I was living on a small Taiwanese island just off the coast of China. My wife and I were renting, and I began to think about buying a house instead of giving money to a landlord every month. The problem w...
Account Closed
How can I a lease option if the owner has an agent representing
How can I do a lease option/sandwich lease if the seller already has an agent representing him to sell the property?
Joe Podwats
Tenant’s Bank Account Seized by IRS
Tenant claims their bank accounts were seized by IRS and money was garnished for back taxes. A couple rent payments were already late. This will be the third time the rent is late since the money garnished was the ten...
Robert Bodmer
Baltimore City Eviction Question
Hello BP, I currently have a property in Baltimore City where some of the tenants on the lease have left and one is remaining. The tenants that are leaving are claiming it is a toxic situation (Have not claimed domest...
Collin Bryston Adams
Would you allow tenants to pay rent via Zelle?
I’ve started allowed one of my tenants to pay rent via Zelle.It’s basically a direct deposit. If it matters she is also a section 8 tenant and only pays $150 of the $1200 rent.
Heather Morris
Tenant first time Late Rent Payment
I am a renter. I was out on maternity leave, but went back to work before my newborn was 2 weeks old. My rent was due on the 6th and made an arrangement with my landlord to pay the amount on the 14th (today). I have $...
Michael S.
Cash out Refinance Tax Implications
There are several posts on this topic but I am still struggling with a clear understanding. From what I have read on BP, it seems like there is no taxes that will need to be paid when one does a cash out refinance. If...
Brent M.
New Investor - Medford, Oregon Area
Hello Everyone,Great site. I just wanted to introduce myself, I live in Medford, Oregon. I am new to Real Estate, but it's always been a goal of mine ever since reading Rich Dad Poor Dad in High School. I recently m...
Wes S.
Nickel & Dimed to death - Spending Habits
Building up a nice portfolio but feel like I'm being nickel and dimed to death!
I take pride in my properties...I want them to look nice, be safe and efficient which translates into good tenants and less headaches. ...