All Forum Posts by: Robert Ortega

@Jennifer White just because you pay a lot of money doesn't mean anyone will do a good job....or even take the time to file permits

I'm relying on the tenants for this. They said Orkin would only bomb the attic and would not walk across the beams to inspect.

@JD Martin I'm relying on the tenants for this. They said Orkin would only bomb the attic and would not walk across the beams to inspect.

Can anyone tell me what type of contractor I need? I had a new master bathroom installed and I have started to suspect moisture is gathering in that attic. My new tenants have commented that earwig bugs have been spotted only in the master bathroom, in large numbers, since they moved in (these bugs are attracted to moisture). We have sealed most cracks, caulked the tub and toilet, and yet they still come. My hunch is that they are raining from the ceiling. Who do you call to inspect something like this? Bug control companies refuse to go to this spot in the attic and I need someone who can property diagnose and possibly repair.

@Nick Brubaker get it fixed. I just had new units installed by a guy and one kept needing small repairs. He kept dragging his feet on meetings and just topping it off with more refrigerant. It turns out it has 3 leaks and was poorly installed. The money is well spent knowing its properly installed now.

@Greg Scott I won't, that sounds amazing. I just had newly installed closet shelves collapse on my tenants thanks to a poor contractor decision.

@Kyle Mccaw I looked at both and I really should go to a few meetings to network. Shortly after this post I purchased, renovated, and rented my first property. Honestly, the whole thing was harder than I thought but I just got it done. Now that I can breathe again, I think I'll attend a few.

Does anyone have a good handyman recommendation in South Fort Worth? I'm in strong need to fire my current one.

Hello all. Outside of a finance background, investment books, and many podcasts, I am new to real estate. I wanted to lead off by giving a newbie review of the Dallas REIA group for anyone else that may consider attending.

Brief Overview: I found the meeting fun and informative. Expect a sales pitch on their membership program and training material. Given there are around 100 people in attendance, you are not overly pressured into spending money. They will honestly cover the topic of the day, in this case house flipping, and will give real world examples.

Pros:

·         I was introduced to basic concepts I had not considered, such as investing with an IRA. If this is a good idea is debatable but novel concepts were given.

·         The leaders, Shannon and Phill Grove, are blunt about what they are selling. Phill flat out said the only reason he teaches is to network and find future deals. Personally, I appreciate knowing all cards are on the table.

·         Shannon and Phill are charismatic. They will share funny stories with pieces you can learn from.

Cons:

·         Little networking opportunity. The session lasted from 6pm until around 9:30pm and was filled with speakers and sponsors the entire time.

·         They are there to sign up members. I can see value in a large local network but the entire process was disrupted by it.

·         With over 100 people in attendance, you wonder how many people are serious vs curious

Conclusion: I had fun. I’m not sure I learned much but I finally attended a meeting and saw how hungry the population is to invest. With over 100 people in attendance, I know raising capital and finding partners maybe isn’t as difficult as I originally thought.

I'll be there! I've never attended an event before so this should be interesting.