Ronald Starusnak
How To Reduce Crime?
Hey guys, we are buying a 38 unit in Syracuse which used to be full of crime. It was shut down by the city and now we will have a fresh start. I want to make sure we do not have the same problem as the previous owners...
Jeff Walden
Evicting a tenant in holdover, do I need a serve notice?
I have a tenant who is on a 12-month lease that ends 12/31/2017. He's aware his lease is ending and I'm not renewing the lease. I have every reason to believe that he'll not actually vacate the property by 1/1/2018 th...
Adam S.
Fired Property Manager
Hey everyone!I recently fired my property management company. I will be self-managing. Do I need to issue an addendum to the lease and change all the emergency contact info for repair, how to pay rent, etc. Tenants a...
Jennifer Kessler
Tax benefits of short term rental
Looking for info on any potential tax benefits of STRs. What can be deducted? Is it more beneficial to have it structured under an LLC? Are there benefits if an ADU is used as a STR (I am in California)? I am aware pr...
Tracy R.
looking for probate advice - state of VA
Any attorneys on here who specialize in probate in Virginia? I am trying to figure out how to buy a SFH property in a small town in SW Virginia, but the probate issues seem to be a tangled mess.The property is unique...
Jason Brown
Wholesaling Pre Foreclosures
I know a lot of people preach wholesaling pre foreclosures, but I'm worried with default/ lis pendens, that I will get the property under contract, and then the mortgage company will then foreclose during the contract...
Calvin Thomas
Keep your eyes peeled on your real estate agent for prospective renters
We manage a good amount of property around New York. From time to time, I need to hire an outside agent to help fill some of the turn overs. This agent, I've used before, and she has about 3 years of experience. I a...
Joshua Aycock
Article: Shelter is a Game...not just a living expense
You’re a player no matter what your situation is…you’re in the Real Estate game. It’s just a matter of what position you play. This is a philosophy I heard first on the BP Podcasts featuring Bryce Stewart. His episode...
David Zheng
Can I Sue??? Lender troubles...
So I know this has happened to a billion people and I has happened to me more than once.... Long Story Short:So I'm buying a property and I have taken care of everything for the lender days after contract. However a w...
Noah Masa
Raising Rent & Making tenants pay utilities
Hi,
looking for some help/advice on an opportunity I have come across. Multi-unit, 2bed/2bath and 1 bed/1bath. Current tenants are on a month/month lease, and both pay less than half of market average for rent. Cu...