Jackie F.
Lender Requiring 12 Months Escrow for Taxes & Insurance
My current lenders for a primary residence I am purchasing is requiring 12 months of escrow UP FRONT AT CLOSING for taxes and insurance PLUS the normal contribution going forward.I have a shortsale on credit report da...
Charlie Moore
I Only want to accept section 8 VOUCHER for my current rental
Is it illegal to NOT let anyone else apply to the home, if they do not have the SEC 8 VOUCHER?
Lalit K.
Creating a LLC for out of state rental investment
I am fairly new to RE investing and was thinking about pros and cons of setting up a LLC for out of state purchases. Firstly does setting up LLC really make sense or having a liability insurance serves fairly the same...
Raymond Dagar
No Communication from Prop Manager
I am working with a property manager in Texas to manage 2 locations. I do not live in the same city where the properties are. How should I handle their lack of response to emails, texts, or calls? In the beginning, I ...
Tanya F.
Estate planning: Trust or Will with rental properties
Just curious what a typical mom-and-pop landlord out there goes for when it comes to estate planning. We don't have an LLC and don't plan to. I've seen older threads here entitled "Trust or LLC", but not "trust or wi...
John L.
What are the first questions to ask as passive investor?
I’ve been looking at passive investing in apartment buildings and been introduced to a deal that looks worth investing. However, I’m new to this so I have a few questions. I’m curious what is typical and what is allow...
Vishakha Penney
Tenant installed alarm without consent. Can I ask for code?
I texted my tenant tonight to let her know I would be coming by with an appraiser. She responded that she would need to be home because of the alarm. Alarm?? They installed an alarm system without asking permission or...
Johnna F.
Rookie investing in the Scranton PA area! Advice/Tips appreciated
Hey everyone!I've been browsing on here for awhile and figured it was time to start posting and networking with people. I'm looking to learn as much as I can. I've always wanted to invest in rental properties, but did...
Nicholas Piva
If You Could Do It All Over Again? Best Advice?
Hi there, I am brand new, 19 years old and I want to make mark in this world. I was wondering if you were 19, you had the whole world ahead of you - what action would you take with real estate knowing what you know no...
Charles Campbell
Current tenant present when giving new tenants tours
My wife and I are self managing a townhouse and we are currently in the process of looking for new tenants because our current tenant's lease ends in August. So far I've been coordinating tours for prospective tenants...