Westin Hudnall
How to determine appropriate amount of damage to charge on move outs ?
I'm looking for the most effective strategy on determine renter costs owed upon move out :On top of that I would like advice on my current move out situation :Renter put his 30 day notice in Sep 1st so we started show...
Orion Walker
Offer with conventional loan declined, what else might work?
Hi Folks,Seller declined our conventional loan offer (225k, full asking price), seller and her agent don't think the property will pass appraisal/inspection process (needs roof/siding/decking work). They are holding o...
Brandon Mattingly
Tenant Screening Process Question - Discrimination?
This is my first investment property and I'm working on getting my first tenant!I'm trying to develop a fair and efficient tenant screening process, but I'm a little worried if I'm dancing around any discrimination is...
Leah VandenAkker
Unpermitted square footage on Dallas Rental
Considering buying my first rental property in Dallas that is listed at 1600 sq ft. According to county records the property is only 864 sq ft, so additions to property are unpermitted. Seems like a red flag to me, bu...
Jessica G.
Foundation damage and other issues
Hello all! It has been a few days since my last post; therefore I have new questions.
In 2006, we purchased a SFH that had been flipped. A few months after we moved in, the house started to crumble around u...
Brian Parsons
Is there an equivalent of an investment advisor/broker, but for real estate?
Last year, I set up a self directed IRA in which I'd really like to use to invest in real estate. Initially I went back and forth on a few strategies on where to start, but i've narrowed it down to starting out on ...
Niki C.
Should I post 3 day notice?
Hi BP family,I'm a new landlord and my very first tenant is having problem right now. They've been living in my condo starting this Sep, paid on time on Sep, late on Oct (reason given : somebody stole their money from...
Paul Winka
Install one 2-car garage door where there was two 1-car doors.
I have an '60s house that has a two 1-car garage doors that I would like to convert to one 2-car garage door. The doors both lead to one large bay, that is, there is not a wall between the garage doors spaces. The col...
Andrew Smith
Is Real Estate Express a reputable online school for RE classes?
I'm currently researching online real estate schools that would prepare me for the California RE Sales Agent exam. As such, I'm trying to figure out which schools are reputable and approved by the CA BRE.Real Estate E...
Rob Gribben
opinions-roof damage and repair
I have a two year old shingled roof on a rental house in Dundalk, MD (Rowhome). This past Saturday a section of the shingles blew off. We had winds in the 30-40 mph range (gusts). The roofing company does not want t...