All Forum Posts by: Krystle Padilla

Inspire real estate! They are very professional and work hard to find good, qualified tenants (even their tenants love them). I only use Inspire for my rentals. 

Hi @Jenine Civil! 

@Sean McDonnellhttps://app.box.com/s/96jdqam3q9729wpw2om2i108z8n0...

29 Palms Marketing Plan http://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/vertical/site...

29 Palms is a city to keep your eye on, good luck!

@Daniel Diaz Hmm, that would be a first for me. I didn’t think JT had an issue with it because I’ve seen plenty of properties with water tanks. Plus, I know lenders don’t have a problem with hauled water either (some locations are extremely remote!). I would contact San Bernardino County to be 100% sure.

Hi Stephanie! Yes it is very difficult. Out here you really have to know someone’s work ethic. Out of everyone I’ve used I’ve only found ONE contractor who is extremely reliable, professional, and will work the entire day (also an issue out here in the high desert). So if you need someone who specializes in tile let me know. I’ve worked with some people who are not licensed but can attest for their quality of work. For flips, do NOT expect someone to complete it quickly. Go for quality, not quantity. There are some crappy flips I’ve seen because the investor wanted the cheapest and fastest worker but what you get what you pay for.

Thank you everyone for all of the awesome responses!! I know how I'm going to move forward and can budget how much time and money will be needed for it. I really appreciate it :)

@Jerry W. Thank you! How bad was the smell after you gave it a couple of coats? Would someone be able to notice if you didn't point it out?

@Account Closed thank you for your responses!

I think I need to clarify: I'm looking to estimate my rehab budget and see if it's worth it. I don't mean I'm scared that it smells like pee that I don't want to buy it in a matter of fact I know that it'll scare off most people, but I have read threads on BP from rehabbers who have purchased smoke filled homes and animal smell stained sub floors that no matter what they did, they could not get rid of that smell. There is so much urine that there are wet stains going up the wall so I know for a fact I will have to get that portion of the drywall replaced. If the smell is in the walls, what type of paint or solution should I use to cover it up or should I replace the drywall completely? Or will the smell just go away after the flooring is replaced?

There's a house I'm considering to buy but one thing is holding me back: There is pee.... EVERYWHERE. I think it's a cat but I mean I don't know. There is no carpet all of the floor is either linoleum or tile and underneath it is the concrete slab. Is there a way to get all of the smell out? Will the smell remain in the walls and ceiling? Thanks!

I think more people are used to 2/1's and will think 3/1's are weird, but longer tenants would prefer a 3/1 but wouldn't want to pay the 3/2 price. Do you think it's worth it to add a half or 3/4 bath? That would help to make it more attractive.

Ugh. Listening to this just makes me sick to my stomach, this is just all really unfortunate. I had a similar experience when my husband and I hired a contractor and even had our real estate agent refer him to us. We trusted this guy so much especially since he had worked with a pretty big broker in our area and thought, "this guy has X amount of years of experience and works with all of these agents who are investors, he must be good". Totally WRONG. After taking him to small claims here in California it's almost laughable how easy it is for these guys to get away with your money. We won the case, but this thief STILL hasn't paid. Long story short, the worse we could do to him was damage is reputation on Facebook (it's a small town so here it's significant) and put a lien on his property. Oh, and if you go through the paperwork to have a Sheriff serve the defendant, they don't have to open the door. After a few times of trying they just leave and the defendant doesn't have to show up in court. What a joke.

Hopefully Indiana is easier.