Alan Asriants
Bus Stop on my Property - Littering ISSUE
Hello I'm not sure if anyone has run into the situation, but it is most likely unique to the city of Philadelphia. I have a property that is located on a somewhat busy street. It is a corner unit and there is a septa ...
John LaVecchia
Vacation Rental Expenses
I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
Chris Hiatt
Sell or Rent Current home
I am looking to buy my first property but am trying to figure out what the best action would be, if any, in my current position.I live in a 3/2 5 year old home in a subdivision. The original owner had a lot of custom ...
Curtis Reid
Tenant calls @1:00 am, lost keys and can not get into apartment.
How much is the fee to replace lost key or go to house to let tenant in.
Corey Pascuzzi
How far in advance should I advertise for my rental
I just closed on my first single family rental last week. I have some work to do inside and am planning to have it ready to rent by April 1st. When should I start advertising, now or in a couple of weeks when it is in...
Billy Ross
Why a bank doesn't record a deed until closing?
We purchase 5-7 REO's each month, and I have always had this question...
On at least 80% of the deals we do, the bank has not recorded the deed or CT, and they do not until right before closing. While it does not aff...
Dana R.
Deducting Security Deposit for non- broken Blinds?
The tenant that moved out had a baby and I guess they must have tried to baby proof the home. I understand that that dangling cords are a concern, but what they did to the cord blinds was ridiculous:They knotted and t...
Account Closed
Selling with Owner Financing as Investment Income - Pros and Cons
I'd love some input into the idea of buying cheap properties in a economically depressed area with cash, and selling them with owner financing as a means of income.
I have purchased two properties in the past with ow...
Dawn Anastasi
Diary of a $3,900 house ... wait, what? $3,900, yes that's right!
Okay, so this one is a little out there even for me!What on earth could I possibly be talking about? $3,900 for a real house, not a Barbie doll house right? Where am I -- Detroit??? (See what I did there Josh, you ...
Julie Hassett
Will water issues be the death of my rental business?
Hi there, I'm a small-time real estate investor with 6 units under my belt. When it comes to water issues, I absolutely cannot catch a break. Currently, I've got:One basement with a leak and horizontal crack forming o...