All Forum Posts by: Jules Aton

I always have at least one bathtub for kids and dogs. 

Unless wood or laminate when purchased I immediately replace floors with one of the two prior to renting. Most other stuff unless a safety hazard I hold off on replacing until it breaks. 

Really sorry that happened. How did she get into your paypal account? 

Can you contest the tax increase? I've done it both successfully and unsuccessfully in the past. It generally requires you going in person which is rough if out of state. 

I'm guessing the example you provided isn't the usual numbers. I wouldn't take a chance on going over a tight 3 month time frame at higher interest rate in an effort to maybe save a thousand bucks. 

RE wasn't my main gig either and I found it required flexibility and patience. I needed to explore creative financing-finding a property with a seller willing to hold the note, buying the ugly less expensive house and slowly updating it myself and/or taking the time to save up for the down payment. I also sat out a few years during early 2000s and 2021-2024 when prices were just too high to make my numbers work. Slow and steady can be a decent long term plan especially when you have a family and a solid income elsewhere. 

I prefer my boots on the ground especially early on. Consider scoping out areas close to where you live and have first hand knowledge. 

Hi and welcome!

Quote from @Javier Esquivel:

What is a good solid flooring that is budget friendly to go into a rental? What color of flooring will stand the test of time. Would really appreciate input from the community. Hope is just under 1600 sqft inside. 

I hate carpet so generally used wood, specifically a 4” knotty pine which looked rustic at the start and held up nicely. I did one in the early Pergo type stuff that was ok but unable to refinish so went back to wood. My latest is laminate which is being touted as excellent for traffic and pets. In beach properties I go lighter but avoid anything real trendy. For non-beach properties I still favor a saddle brown type color which is not currently as popular as lighter floors but fairly classic and is forgiving. 

Hi and welcome. Unless you live in a VHCOLA generally easiest to purchase your first place where you live and work because you know the area.