Amil D.
Haven't rented/paid utilities for years - FHA delays?
hey All,I would be a first-time home buyer (Boston area) and am considering house hacking for my first rental property in nearby Manchester, New Hampshire. I haven't paid any utility bills or formal mortgage/rent in ...
Sandy Uhlmann
Selling a Rental Home on a Lease Option: Can I offer to pay a portion of closing costs without violating DF?
I have a rental home that I now wish to sell. I renovated it after my tenants vacated and it is now totally updated. Unfortunately, it is priced a bit higher than the rest of the neighborhood and it has not sold yet...
Derek Daun
Costs of hard money with conventional refinance vs. conventional with conventional refinance
I'm looking for property number three for rehab and hold. My original plan was to use a conventional mortgage for purchase, do improvments, then refinance when I can. I've recently started thinking about going the pri...
Chuck E.
Help with Preventative Maintenance Checklist
I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...
EC Eriksson
LA peeps - how are you finding qualified tenants?
Hello all, I am a newbie who has been lurking and reading these posts for awhile. First of all thank you for all the knowledge that has been shared!Having watched the CRAZY LA market for few years now. I am wondering ...
Huiping S.
Mold inspection related tenants issue
One our single family home tenants (two late 30s woman as roommates) are fine during past year: never late pay although lots maintenance requirements, such as gas log stopped to work from their cat hair, and their doo...
Art Escajeda
Section 8 tips and advice ?
I’m thinking of putting my single family house on section 8, for those who have done it what are the pros & cons? Any information is appreciated. Thanks for your time. Located in CA High dessert.
Aly W.
Garage investment
We have a chance to purchase a 10 car garage unit. The elderly owner is asking $100K. Garages have new roofs and doors. No utilities, and a small yard to mow. 9 are rented for $100 a month, 1 is empty.
Seller paid $...
Michael Gordon
One tenant attempting to break lease due to roommate dispute
So, I recently had my first tenants move in February 1st in Washington State. There are 2 tenants, they've been here about 3 weeks and today I learned that they're not getting along and I believe that one of them inte...
Jesse S.
LLC for a multi family
I have a few questions with regards to an LLC and it’s applicability to owning a 4 unit multi family unit.In short, I am curious as to what the advantages and disadvantages are and if an LLC is necessary. Additionally...