Alessandra C.
Written Rental policy detailing guidelines on Sreening /Application-no criminal history
I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants - NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict- It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:1) speed tickets- how many infracti...
Sarah Anne
Property Management Vacancy Penalty
Should I have a penalty if the property manager doesn't fill vacancies? If so, how would it work? Should I withhold the management fee if a unit stays vacant for 2 months, etc?
Ryan Starke
Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation loan
Hello BP! Recently I have been looking into the new Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Loan. Its a newer loan that looks right up my alley for my future investment. Has anyone ever tried this? What are the differences betwe...
Corey Dutton
R.E. Investors Fight Over REOs While Inventory is Tight
It is clear that the plan worked of the big banks for the release of new REO inventory in the first quarter of 2013. This has kept prices propped up in most U.S. markets and has also kept the ‘feeding frenzy’ going a...
Des Shei
04/31/10- What are you doing?
Fellow rehabbers, as we draw closer to the end of april, are you still actively growing your inventory or liquidating? i'll be closing on a property this month, however i'll be holding it not flipping. I plan on reass...
Andrew L.
Landlord Pays Utilities
I'm looking at this deal where the gas, electricity, and water is paid by the landlord. The rents are above market because of this. I was wondering when you are faced with this situation on a smaller multi-family p...
Brian Beadle
New product: Nest thermostat from Lowes. Anyone use it yet?
I just checked out the new Nest thermostat from lowes. Incredible product, but is it worth the investment at $200? I do higher end renovations and I think this would be an great selling feature. Any thoughts?
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Sam Adams
When Tenants Don't Talk to Each Other
Hi - I'm new to the site and have a real problem. I have a 3BR rental that I have had 3 tenants in for the past year. They have taken great care of the place and paid their rent on time. About a month ago, I receiv...
Jeremy Fields
Signing new lease before notifying current tenant
I have a tenant in one unit of my duplex who I inherited with the purchase and I need him out. Currently he's 4 months away from the lease expiration, but need to sign up a new tenant NOW because it's a college town a...
RJ M
AC Unit Was Stolen After Contract Was Ratified
I have a contract on a property that I went to view out of state. When I looked at the property there was an AC unit. Per my lender's request, I ordered a BPO over the weekend, and I got my report which stated that th...