Bryan Korf
Current tenants want a pet
My current tenants have approached me to ask if the could have a pet. My current lease with them states "No pets". They are GREAT tenants that pay the rent early every month and take very good care of the house. Their...
Account Closed
First time home buyer- Question(s)
Good morning BPI am new to real estate, looking to invest in a nice starter home to live in New Jersey (south). I just began my search and looking into the price range of 130-170k.My credit score is good, and I qualif...
James R. Copeland
Balloon payments in commercial lending (ticking time bomb?)
So I would LOVE to eventually get into Commercial Real Estate, especially apartments, but realize the commercial loan world is much different from SFR's. The part that keeps sticking out to me is the concept of a "bal...
Zach Hicks
Property Management Company Criteria
For those who use a property management company, what criteria do you look for in a potential PM company?
Shaun Dewitt
Wholesaling illegal without personal financial backing?
So I just spoke with a guy at an investment company who told me that if I try to put a home under contract without personal financial backing, meaning the ability to personally fund the property I intend to put under ...
Mike Franco
tenant 'cleaned' carpet herself. Would you charge for a pro?
I just love when tenants get all hostile when it's time to move out and their security deposit is on the line.
Would you charge for carpet cleaning in this case?
Tenant lived in the house for 4 whole years. I know t...
Doug Phillips
401k Savings Plan through Work
Hi everyone,Starting in May I'll be able to contribute to my day job's 401k; up to 3% will be fully matched and then 50 cents for the next 2% (I plan to fully max out). I will become fully vested I believe too. I do...
Bret Kennedy
How to Fire a landlord
I am currently in a lease with a tenant and landlord in Richmond VA. I have not been happy with the landlord. The tenant had been late 3 months in a row and after a large argument with the landlord I want to fire them...
Becky Watkins
Company Name
I searched this on the site and it seems the answer is mostly "it doesn't matter, don't worry about it" but I care strongly about branding and also making sure I don't use words that have a negative connotation. I ne...
Ty Hines
federal tax credit for lease purchase
Here in Georgia I have read several advertisements that claim that the purchaser of their home through lease purchase can qualify for the $8000 tax credit. Is this correct. Any comments