Basu G.
Agent scammed us at the auction
We have had many people laugh at us when we told about this. We had an agent who would send us some properties he thought were good buys from listings on FMLS. He accompanied us to the auction on 11/07. At the auction...
Account Closed
Shipping Container Apartments VS Stick Built (Oregon)
I have been obsessed with shipping containers homes and apartments for the last 15 years. I am now in the position to build my first small apartment complex and I want to use prefab shipping container studios to do so...
Kim Hopkins
About to Lose a Killer Deal to Sell Our Building B/C Tenant
Hello All! I'm hoping someone has a miracle idea because we are all out of ideas on our end! Situation: - Killer opportunity to sell one of our warehouses in Portland, OR. - No debt on property. - Tenant is wood worke...
Lamont B.
Purchasing HUD property using Hard Money
Greeting BP,I was told that there is no such thing as a dumb question; with that being said - Can you purchase a HUD home (hudhomestore,com) using Hard Money? I ask because I looked thru the Owner/Investor packet th...
Taye N.
Cash Out Refi Question
I purchased a Duplex for $574,000, It currently Rental income was A=unit 1100, B=1150 total: $2250I remodel both units and rerented with a 2 year lease. A=$2100 and B=2100 total $4200.00So basically I almost doubled t...
Jason Sampson
Help! Landlord Financials Software recommendation; NO Quickbooks
Hi All! I am looking for a software program, but I don't have any interest in using Quickbooks. I almost don't want a cloud based system. I have been using a ridiculously elaborate Excel spreadsheet for years, but fee...
Miguel Nava
Eviction in Cleveland Heights
Hello BPers,Is anybody familiar with the eviction process in Cleveland Heights? Anybody knows about how long it takes to get a court date after filing? Is there a website where I can find info on the case? My case was...
Iris Tunlaw
Implications of repeatedly paying my mortgage by cash at the bank
Every month I carry cash to my bank branch to pay down the balance of my mortgage, I've been doing it in the last 6 months, because I happened to have cash.I know if I do the same thing to my checking account, it coul...
Jill B.
Collecting for Damages in MA
I am a landlord in MA and recently had tenants move out and cause damages to my property (soot all over the walls + holes which required extensive cleaning, patching and re-painting).I did have a security deposit, but...
Peter Hightower
HOA Fees and Rentals
How is everybody handling HOA fees with a rental unit? Are they included in the monthly rental or considered a separate fee in addition? Is there an industry standard? Does it make a difference if it’s a condo vs a SF...