All Forum Posts by: Jon W.

@Eddie T. Thanks for the advice.  Assuming the risk is part of solving the sellers problem which I am baking into the discounted price.  He is also out of town so it is difficult for him to get back to the area...another problem I am solving.

@Barima Opong-Owusu I do not market for eviction properties, this just happens to be the case with this property.

Hello BP,

I have a property I am looking at in Michigan (metro Detroit) where the seller is just starting the eviction process to get a tenant out. If I buy this property during the eviction process would I have to start the process over when the sale is complete or is there a way for me to step in and continue?

The seller is motivated so he would definitely be selling before the process is complete.

Perhaps the best solution is to have the seller hold off on starting the eviction and try cash for keys?

Thanks,

Jon

I just talked to a tree service I have used in the past.  They went to go look at the problem and said, since they are large mature trees, sending someone up to cut back to the fence line would cost up to $1000.  But did not recommend doing that to perfectly healthy trees.

I decided to have them do some elevation trimming for $100 (basically what they can cut back while standing on the ground with a pole) and she can cut back more if she wants.

Thanks for all of the input.  I will reply back with the neighbors reaction.

@Curt Davis @Joel Owens @Lydia Ford @Bill S. @George P. Thanks for all of your advice.  I am going to trim the trees back and hope the neighbor is happy about it.

Hello BP,

I have a rental property with a lot of large trees.  On one side, some of these trees are hanging lower and drops small branches into the neighbors yard.  She has been complaining about the constant cleanup of these small branches and wants me to either remove the trees or cut them back.  I live in Michigan and do not know my liability.  The trees provide a lot of shade to my yard and her yard.  Paying money to cut back perfectly healthy trees seems like a waste.

Has anyone come across this issue with a neighbor and what would be the best course of action. 

I am leaning toward paying a company to cut the trees back to avoid any more conflict.

Thanks,

Jon

@Joseph Harper I do not know about the tax implications with a licensed agent but if you are just wholesaling and flipping, a good umbrella policy might be easier to cover risk.

Metro Detroit REIs.... does anyone have a good RE lawyer they would recommend? I need someone to look over contracts, etc.

Thanks,

Jon

My brother bought and rehabbed a tri level for his personal residence. It tyrned out amazing.

@Michael Harden Welcome to BP. Good luck on the flips, it sounds like you are getting going with a great foundation.

@Bryan L. I like the idea of getting good gas mileage. Also, around the Detroit area it helps to drive domestic.