I know it is illegal to discriminate, but has anyone purposely created a STR for physically handicapped vacationers? I am purchasing a property 3 blocks away for a large, well-known medical establishment (3 hospitals,...

Okay folks, here's one for you to chew on this Tuesday morning. ;)My tenant flushed a plastic bottle, about 4-5" long, about 1-2" in diameter down the toilet and clogged it.  It's most likely caught in the drain trap ...

I have my first rental house under contract with earnest money in escrow. I have Been working hard to check off as many things as i can. One of my biggest concerns is the property is on a well / sand point. And city s...

Hello All,
I keep thinking about Seller financing as it comes up a lot in discussions here in Los Angeles. Here are my initial thoughts:
1. When looking at high cost areas, it's so risky for a Seller to finance a la...

Hi everyone! My name is Emmanuel, and I recently relocated to Houston from Dallas for work. I'm 32, work as a full-time data analyst, and am married with no kids (yet). My wife and I are looking to buy our first home,...

Hi officially my first post :-). Anyone know how lenders determine the income allowed  from an income producing property to determine d/i ratio ? What line on the tax returns is used, and the formula ? Also looking to...

What does the BP community think about assessing tenants a $25 fee for any contact they leave on your management hotline. A "response" fee. Any time they call you bill them $25 UNLESS it is to report water or fire dam...

Hi Everyone,I am looking to hire a property management company to handle my rental here in Houston Texas. I had a few concerns about the contract they sent me to sign. I am concerned that these terms may be detrimenta...

Hello BP community! I have a flip going and am wondering what everyone's thoughts are for continuing work at it. We have been put on a "Stay at home" order here in Minnesota from our governor. We are 3 weeks in, the p...

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I have a 3rd story occupied unit that needs a heat pump replaced. Current heat pump unbeknownst to me is leaning against a chimney and supported by 2x4s and on a peaked roof. HVAC contractor went to replace ...