All Forum Posts by: Mary R.

As someone who is interested in buying a B, B+ sfr in Indianapolis, this appears to be a valuable resource. Thanks, and if I could, I too, would vote a few more times! 

I was told that if my underground leak was not under the driveway, they would run new pipe from good pipe near the house, through the garage and connect to good pipe on the street side, rather than digging the driveway up. My garage  has a step up into the house and the pipe would be laid at the base of that step. Our temps are warm enough it should not pose a freezing problem inside.

Condos are probably NOT a good investment for rentals. The price may look good, but the real cost is in the details: condo fees, all the ccr's, (Covenants, codes, restrictions--including renting of every kind) either now or in the future. There is an HOA (home owners associaation) section here at BP. Read it. My opinion, run! fast!

There are several posts here with mis-information. In the recent update of the ADA (which has nothing to do with housing), dogs, trained to mitigate the disability of the handler are the only recognized service animals, with the rare exception of similarly trained miniature horses. https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm

Under the ADA, ESAs are not  service animals, and are not permitted in public areas.

The Fair Housing Act has a broader definition of "assistance" animal. That ADA page also notes that  Some State and local laws also define service animal more broadly than the ADA does. Information about such laws can be obtained from the State attorney general’s office.  Unless that has changed, the broader definition is generally used. 

So then you need to go to the HUD site (or similar) https://www.animallaw.info/article/faqs-emotional-... and read that to see how it applies to your situation. Here's part of the information, and may not be all that applies: "An emotional support animal is an animal (typically a dog or cat though this can include other species) that provides a therapeutic benefit to its owner through companionship. The animal provides emotional support and comfort to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and other mental impairments. The animal is not specifically trained to perform tasks for a person who suffers from emotional disabilities. Unlike a service animal, an emotional support animal is not granted access to places of public accommodation. Under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), an emotional support animal is viewed as a "reasonable accommodation" in a housing unit that has a "no pets" rule for its residents."

see also ALL of the remaining sections. 

Check ALL local landlord/tenant laws, too.

THEN, after you've done your homework and have your questions written, seriously consider making an appointment with an attorney KNOWLEDGEABLE  regarding your state's housing laws and animals if you are still not sure. It's MUCH better to be safe than sorry.  If that isn't noted in his/her advertising, ASK SPECIFICALLY when you call for the appointment.

Yes, thanks. I see Zillow no longer shows street views. Is there a site that does?

I came across some OLD info regarding zillow and trulia (Dec 2012) "...stop searching for real estate on nationwide portals like Trulia and Zillow! ..."

 https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/2...

Is this still true, or have they corrected this situation? Is information, at least as availability and up to date listings are concerned? 

A zip code is a group of five or nine numbers that are added to a postal address to assist the sorting of mail.

If you use http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm and enter zip code 46208, it shows the postal service area for that zip code. You can google demographics for 46208 and get this and other information:

http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/46208  This lists the neighborhoods and much more

https://www.trulia.com/real_estate/46208-Indianapo...

http://www.zipdatamaps.com/46208

I'd like to suggest that before you make a final decision, consider checking out some of the TINY HOUSE websites just because. Here's one: http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/tiny_houses.html.

Perhaps with some out of the box think and marketing, you can go over the top with your situation! Best wishes!

How long should it take one man to install about 60 feet of metal rain gutter 8' off the ground? It will have 2 corners and a downspout. Is one downspout on one end enough? There really isn't any good drainage place for a second one. There are trees nearby, so leaf debris would be a problem. Do the gutter screens work well enough to justify the expense, at least under the trees? If so, how much additional time is required to add them? Thanks in advance. M Read

I don't know how this got into this forum, I did post into th do-it yourself forum. Can it please be moved, or should I repost it?
Thanks in advance.