All Forum Posts by: Jason Sung

Hi, I would like any advice who had similar experience before. I just finished fixing a house with new vinyl flooring. I spent more than $10k for flooring. 

Due to clogged toilet, I hired a plumber who helped another house before. He was busy and he sent another person who he works with. 

When I went to see the house after work, I found water all over the floor. 

The plumber said he does not have insurance. 

What would be the best way to address this situation?

@Anderson Bigate Nogueira, I would agree on @Josh Young's point. In this market, it would be very hard to find any cash flowing property, especially if you are buying in DFW. You may find cash flowing properties in C or D neighborhoods but it would potentially come with lots of property management headaches. 

 @Rogelio M. how do you check these records?

HI, I started my first rehab in 2022 Sep and paid almost half of total rehab estimate to a general contractor (GC). I bought the property with cash under me and my wife's name. 

I am trying to use Turbo Tax for tax filing. I got W9 from the GC. I am about to make 1099-NEC (I have not done it before). I found people recommend to use https://www.tax1099.com and trying. When I create my profile in the website, it asks me my business name. Should I have a business to use the website? (I did form an LLC in 2022 but do not have any activity since its creation. I am not sure if I should use that LLC's name when I try to issue 1099 for my GC. Would appreciate any advice.

@Seth Taylor if you use Zillow to list your house, you should be able to see the background of the people who apply. I am not sure if this still works but it was possible in 2021.  

@James S.

this is an old post but I am curious what happened afterwards. Do you mind sharing your story? Thanks. 

@Amy Larsen I am also looking for a company for CSS for single family houses. I wonder how was your experience with CSSI Inc? Would you recommend?

 I am also curious if anyone has audit support experience from DIY service companies. 

Great info. Thanks @Bruce Lynn

For a SFH in Plano TX built in 1979 in recently purchased, it had foundation issue and plumbing issue. I fixed the foundation and now I am trying to fix the plumbing issue.

One bathroom in the living room is right on the spot with the foundation issue and it appears that it has not been used for long time. 

Would you recommend replacing the cast iron drain line since it lasts only 50 years? Or, should I just find the spots with issues and fix them? 

FYI, tThe house does not have cleanout and the cost estimate for installing cleanout is ~$1600.