Bob Malecki
Former tenant from WA property demanding full refund of deposit
I have a duplex in WA state where the tenant moved out at the end of their lease on 4/30 per the terms of their lease. They had a security deposit and pet deposit amounting to $1,100. WA statute RCW 59.18.280 requires...
Tina C.
About to stain a pine floor
So we are almost done our lower unit reno. I'm going to tackle the floor, I've sanded it down and will be applying a light stain. I refinish furniture and mainly use a sponge to apply the stain. Any tips/tricks to app...
Jeff Wallace
The HOA mowed the lawn and cost me $25,000
Two weeks prior to auction, this house looked like a wreck from the street. The grass hadn't been mowed in a year and trash was piled up from the driveway to the front door. Five days before the auction the HOA cam...
Imran Raz
Roots in Sewer line - Estimated cost over 10k
I've got a dreadful call early in the morning from my tenant saying bathroom is clogging up again. It has just been over a month when they had water overflow due to the clogged line. This time I told plumber to find t...
Philip Williams
what happens when no one buys at auction??
Hi all was looking for a little help, I go to real estate auctions daily and often times properties are overpriced and no one bids. What happens next, do the bank just shrug and list with a realtor, put it up again mo...
Rick Howell
5 Easy Things To Improve Your Rental Property
A successful rental property is all about finding the right tenants. Once you find tenants that truly enjoy your rental property you can expect the lease to go as smooth as possible. To find the right tenant you nee...
Ashley Cross
STR property management
What should I expect to pay for a property manager and what type of services do they offer? Does anyone have insight on working with a property manager for STRs in Columbus or other metro areas. I've seen a bunch of i...
Elizabeth J.
Managing your own multi-family property in Chicago
My husband and I are looking to purchase a multi-family property in Chicago. I plan to be the property manager, though we no longer live in the area. I plan to coordinate all of the maintenance/upkeep and have peopl...
Sunny D.
SFH purchase: inspection red flag
BPersNeed a quick adviceI am in contract for a 1920s SFH in 44111 zip code. It is around 117th and about 10 avenues south of Lorain ave (south of Thrush ave) . The price point is 45k. It is a well maintained 3/2 and I...
Ann Bellamy
Title issues on 6 out of 5 deals
It's the nature of real estate investing that many of our deals have title issues that need to be cleaned up prior to close. It used to be that 2 or 3 out of 5 deals would have some sort of delay because of something...