Cali Skier
Renter signed holding deposit that has a forefeit clause where we keep the money.
Hi,
We took a property off the market 6 weeks ago because we landed some tenants that paid a deposit / holding fee. They signed an agreement to comit to signing the lease or forefeit the money. Aug 1st is the day...
Tia Willis
Real Estate Agent in Maryland/ D.C.
Hello everyone. I'm so excited to connect with you all. I'm a Realtor in Maryland and the District of Columbia with years of experience. I'm interested in building my network and also looking to begin a career in real...
Laurence V.
Lease Violation - Is 30 day notice required?
I've been a landlord for about 7 years, but I have what might become my first eviction case. Unsurprisingly, the middle of a pandemic is not an ideal time to deal with this. I have a triplex and two units have been co...
Luke Laczak
Quadplex - needs work - is it a buy?
Hello, first time posting on BP, but have been listening and a frequent purveyor of the site for about a year. My wife and I are new to real estate - bought our first property a month ago (Will post if it is a succes...
Felix L Perez
taking out equity and renting
Hey guys! this is my first official blog post even though I've been reading blog posts and listening to podcasts for almost a year now! So I had a question, I recently had a family member pass and in their will they'v...
Josh Neuhaus
Quad-Plex: To Buy or Not To Buy
Hello All - I am looking at a QuadPlex in Iowa. I have not posted a deal to analyze on here previously, but have done individual analysis on several properties on my own. This one has me unsure if it is a hidden gem...
Ethan O.
Orlando Short Term Rental
Has anyone had experience investing in short term rental properties near Disney? What local cleaning companies did you use and were they reliable?
Suzanne Player
Any experience with a public adjuster in an insurance claim?
Has anyone worked with a public adjuster on Long Island (Nassau County or Suffolk County) or in the New York City area to help with an insurance claim? If you have any advice or experience to share, pros and/or cons,...
Jack B.
Hardwood flooring: does this look like normal wear and tear?
After 2 years and 8 months?Before pictures (note in there is a reflection of light in some of the first 3 before pics).After (note the areas that need complete refinishing...
Terry Lao
Property taxes in Cleveland, Ohio.....why so high?
Why are property taxes so high in Cleveland, Ohio, relative to the sales price? I saw a duplex listing price of about $90k with good cash flows, but my goodness.....the property taxes were $4800. This is about 5.5% of...