Moises B.
Vinyl Sidings vs Hardboard siding
Hi,I'm surveying properties and being this would be my first attempt to purchase, wondering if I'm just being paranoid in investing in a property that has hardboard siding vs vinyl siding - does it matter?? I'm probab...
Rodney Morris
Finally for tenant out but she left me her fleas
Need folks help for ideas to get rid a fleas. Got the tenant out and had the unit cleaned top to bottom including the carpet deep cleaned. It still smell like dogs but I can fix that.The problem is we in today to drop...
James McQuirter
How do you provide ice for guests?
We are preparing to go live soon with our first STR and are looking at these options: - Ice trays in freezer- Ice maker in freezer- Ice dispenser in fridge door- Countertop ice maker- Bag of ice in freezer- Other opti...
Carolyn Guertin
Renting primary residence in Toronto
I have some questions that I hope the BP community can answer for me.My elderly father has just moved into in a retirement home. He is weighing the pros and cons of selling versus renting out his home in the GTA. He o...
Ryan Davidson
Gifted property -beneficiary
My aunt and uncle have named me beneficiary in their will. They were going to sell their primary and buy something cheaper. But have since decided to stay where they are. The property is free and clear. Property was l...
Carolyn Guertin
Query re implications of renting primary residence
I have some questions that I hope the BP community can answer for me. My elderly father has just moved into in a retirement home. He is weighing the pros and cons of selling versus renting out his home in the GTA. He ...
Atul Kaushal
Won House at Auction. Water in the Basement. No Power.
Dear BP,I recently won a house at auction, the power is off, and there is water & mold in the basement. Once I get the deed in about 30 days, I'd like to go in and fix the place up. What is the best way to appro...
J.P. Ventura
Should I Elect to be an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
I have the option of being hired as an employee or independent contractor. I am wondering if any local accountants or CPAs in the DC / DMV area (I live in DC) have any advice as to which I should choose. I am going to...
Rich Ramjatan
Gifting Property From Parents to Kids
Hey BP, Writing this post on behalf of a friend :
A Friend of mine wants to gift a property to his kids valued around $500K . His attorney advised him that the process is pretty straight forward , but he should tal...
Mike Alves
California State of Emergency
Hi Everyone,
What’s your take on the current “State of Emergency” declaration and the implications on your rental units?
Here’s my situation and would love some feedback.
We purchased a 5 unit in Orange Co., CA and...