Thea Linkfield
Mortgage Payment Increased $220/month!!
Hey BP. I just wanted to share a little story for maybe some newbies to be aware of:I bought my current residence from a guy who had been living there for 20+ years. He had filed homestead, and thus his property value...
Jim Huish
Too Late for Lead-Based Paint Addendum?
I'm hoping nobody yells at me for being stupid, but I didn't know about the lead-based paint addendum requirements when I found a tenant for my first rental property a few years back. What can I do at this point? Is...
Account Closed
How much seasonality is there in pricing for rehab work?
People often say getting projects done in the off months can be cheaper because there is less overall demand which makes sense but how much cheaper are we talking about? I know there won't be a hard number but am cur...
Jonathan Perez
Mowing lawn in the evening/night. Big deal?
Is it a big deal if I cut the grass when I get off work in the evening? I was wondering if it would be annoying to the tenants or the neighbors to hear the lawn mower in the evening. It would be about 7:00-7:30pm when...
Aryelle Collins
Properties with septic tanks
I have been looking for a duplex to owner occupied for a while now here in Tampa, Fl (which has been very difficult) and I have finally come across a property that I like in a good area but the only two things that wo...
Bracha Pushkin
Indemnification clause in Property Management agreement
Hi all,Hope you can shed some light on the following and perhaps help prevent a mistake that a good friend of mine might be in the midst of making. My friend is about to sign a Property Management agreement, which con...
Stuti S.
How to estimate expenses for purchasing new construction property
How to estimate expenses(such as utilities) when purchasing new construction property? What are things to consider while looking out for new construction property?
Mike Girenko
Question about purchasing unwarrantable condo
Hello everyone. Wanted to get an opinion on my current situation…I am in the process of purchasing a condo, which I am planning on renting out. I have to get an investment loan because this will not be my primary resi...
Anthony Angotti
Divorce and Tenant Credit
Hey Everyone,How do you deal with applicants that have good indicators in everywhere but the credit score because of an ongoing divorce. My gut says....your criteria is your criteria, but the applicant has the appeara...
Yousef Reda
Resort and spa in foreign country
Anyone have experience with opening a resort (pool, bar, restaurant, convenience store, excursions, tours etc) in a foreign country. Im looking at Philippines. Any resources to get started would be greatly appreciated...