John Carlson
property management business
hello,
My girlfriend and I have spent the last year discussing starting a property management company, we've both taken a strong interest in real estate investing as well. I have a background in the trades and can ...
Amy A.
NNN tenants acting like residential tenants
I'm under contract for a strip mall and expect to close this week. This is my first commercial property, but I have been managing residential tenants for almost 13 years. I've examined the leases and it's clear that...
Jerry N.
Should property next door influence my purchase decision?
I’m looking at duplex that is in very good town. The problem is that this property and property next door are the 2 worst properties in neighborhood maybe the whole town and the 2 are conjoin by driveways and parking ...
Michael Lemieux
Buying property in Sicily
Just curious, BP nation, has anyone bought property in Sicily? We are currently in Sicily and there are many old, run down, abandoned properties here. One of which used to belong to my wife's father's family. It's ...
Paul Sandhu
How I fixed a broken washing machine
The washer would fill, agitate and then not drain. I moved it to different drain positions but still nothing. So I opened the control panel and removed the timer assembly. That's the thing where you rotate the knob...
Ryan R.
Sprinkler System for Buy & Hold?..
I've got a property that is considered to be a fairly nice rental in my area, B+ or A-.
My current strategy is to hold this property for appreciation for the next 7-10 years, possibly longer.
The yard is becoming ...
Sharon Duthie
Newbie from Houston
Hi everyone
My name is Sharon and it will be two years in July that I have been in Houston. We moved here from Perth, Australia. Have no experience in real estate, but want to absorb and learn as much as I ...
Casida Caines
Lender asking for closing date extension/ anxious seller.
Hello everyone,
My lender is asking for a 7 day extension on the current closing date, February 9th, but the seller is anxious. Has anyone encountered this situation before and what are some possible options/strate...
Chris Habets
Understanding Real Estate Limited Partnerships in Ontario
Hi all, I'm trying to make sure I understand the securities rules and exemptions behind creating a "RELP" - Real Estate Limited Partnership.Assume I started one. In most cases, I'd only be allowed to sell securities t...
James Maradits
Acquiring abandoned property
Hello all,I am seeking advice on a unique situation. I am trying to figure out how to make a seemingly impossible deal happen for me.The story: There is an abandoned house in very close proximity to my primary reside...