Felix Baigel
Buying a duplex from a IRA
Just for the info :what are the disadvantage and advantage by purchasing a duplex from an IRAI got a deal that was owned by EQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO xxxxxx IRAfrom the reviews it seems that they are not doing wel...
Steven C. Suarez
Hard money lenders popping up everywhere! Eerily like '08
Lately I've noticed many friends and friends talking about and joining hard money groups. Telling how they're averaging 12% returns on deals. No risk involved. Just 25k to buy in! Also, Bandit signs are popping up eve...
Leon Smith
Can we deduct professional repair costs from our tenant deposit?
Our current tenant is moving out and we've found some damages more than wears and tears in the house that need professional repairs. We hold a deposit money and would like to deduct the professional repair costs from ...
Luke Miller
A good reminder to always to due diligence when investing
This is unfortunate for all investors, but especially those in Denver and around Colorado. Wholesalers and marketers get lumped together when crappy operators like this do business. We Buy Ugly Houses didn't do anythi...
Shaun R.
Helpful file for new landlords
The closer I get to the closing of my first rental property, the more nervous I get about being a landlord for the first time. I'm trying to make sure I have everything lined up, and I came across this form on the fi...
Zac Conn
Starting in MFR with intention to move to SFR
My wife and I will be moving to Tampa sometime in October and I am trying to purchase a distressed MFR, renovate it, refinance, and then live in it while renting out the other units. However, I don't want to live ther...
Frank LaQuaglia
Motivated seller
I like to throw this out to the vast experience of BP member for some advice.I'm talking to a potential seller and I'm looking for different options that I can use to help them out of their problem. Here is what I kno...
Eric Rodriguez
what to do with tenants during major plumbing repairs
I bought a duplex last year and have both sides rented. Now the plumbing backed up so I had a plumber run a camera and he is telling me all the cast iron plumbing is no good under the slab so will need to do major w...
John M.
Renting out an ADU, what do you do about utilities?
Hello,I am looking to purchase a property to rent out and construct an Additional Dwelling Unit to rent out as well, as a long term rental (more than 6 months). The city code doesn't allow me to hook up water, electr...
Nicholas Bowers
Corporate Rentals vs San Francisco Rent Control
One of our clients has a great building in downtown SF, and we have been thinking of doing corporate rentals. A few question:
Does my property management company sign a master lease, then sublet to the corporations, ...