Justin Hayman
***Security deposit issue - closing in 3 hours - SOS***
I'm set to close on a triplex in 3 hours and just got an email forwarded from my agent....a conversation between the seller and his agent. Here's the issue:Two out of the three units don't have security deposits. Th...
Stan Furman
Tenant despises owner after late payment eviction
Repeated texts to this tenant re: late rent got exceedingly frustrating. Tenant was warned of consequences and he texted "see you in court". He WILL lose.
But, now he's got a job and is paid up. Won't ...
Matt Endicott
NEED ADVICE - Previous Homeowner
Here's my dilemma:
I purchased my house from a gentleman that built the current back deck of our house. This gentleman was the previous homeowner. Before purchasing the house, I found out that the city had failed the...
Nick Thomas
To buy or not to buy?
I've been speaking to quite a few great minds here on BP about my predicament. I'm moving to Woodbridge, VA June 13th which is in the expensive NOVA market. I have a place to stay till September 15th. Afterwards I h...
Sam Leon
Washine machines for landlords, front loaders, top loaders, HE models...
Fellow landlords, what is your experience on washers - if you have to buy one today for tenant use?I have a 20 year old washer in a triplex that has seen better days. Rust is basically eating it away, it is located i...
Neil Da Silva
HOW TO MAKE A SELLERS LIST
Hey all,I was doing some searching and came across a buyer's list for realtors however I was wondering how to build a potential seller's list of which I can add and edit as a continue to grow. For example if I want to...
Mimi Wright
Split Level Multi Family
Hello,I found a nice side by side duplex in the suburbs of Minneapolis.The duplex is a split level. The main living area is on the first floor. You have to go down a few steps to get to it. The 2 bedrooms are upstairs...
Courtney Murphy
Tell me about auctions
Hello BP Community,I am curious how people estimate rehab costs on an auctioned house that you aren't able to see ahead of time.Is there a formula? Exit strategy is rent or flip depending on what the market is doing w...
Alex Dichter
What to do with tenants while renovating
Hello,
I have a duplex with two tenants in one unit on the second floor. There is only one entry to the upstairs unit and I would like to replace their stairway and porch. I'm looking for some guidance on how to go a...
Vik J.
One storey or 2 storey?
Folks,For renters in the austin area, do folks still prefer single or double storey? I'm seeing a trend where the single storeys seem to sell out faster and for more price (for the same sq footage) - but this put me a...