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I am considering screening rental applicants for criminal history. From what I've read, it seems this is rather difficult based on how it could be perceived as racial discrimination. The PA Realtors Association refers...
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I recently refinanced the mortgage on my primary residence and combined the loans I took out to purchase my investment properties. I have three single family, long term rentals with separate LLC's and business account...
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I recently refinanced the mortgage on my primary residence and combined the loans I took out to purchase my investment properties. I have three single family, long term rentals with separate LLC's and business accoun...
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Hello,
I've been hearing over the past few days that buying "subject to" now days is very risky. That banks now more than ever are really cracking down on this type of thing and calling loans due. I don't really se...
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How do you handle dogs? If you buy a park and the tenants have "dangerous breeds" how do you handle that? Do you have them sign an indemnification agreement or get rid of the dog. What about mixes that are clearly ...
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Looking at potential new tenants for a recently vacant unit. One prospective new tenant has a service dog, that I believe is a dangerous breed, or a mix with a dangerous breed (pitbull). I do not allow dangerous bre...
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Seems quite dangerous to be landlord around here. Sadly, I think the days of mom/pop landlording are over. At least in this region.
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I was doing work on my rental property over the weekend, and the gate was mistakenly left open and my tenants service dog ran away today. The tenant told me:
"He has been found. He killed someone's chicken and we may...
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Hi,
If I buy a apartment doing a seller carry back, how do I explain to the seller how they are protected if they carry a 2nd position note subordinate to the bank?
The example scenario would be if I bought a $1M pr...
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Hypothetical question. I am outlining my tenant rental policy on animals and came across some discussion of emotional support animals. The law is clear that you have to allow it and most suggest dealing with it by s...