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Adam Aero To renovate basement or not for appraisal?
1 February 2025 | 5 replies
I'd recommend starting with the lower hanging fruit than a large basement reno - if your comps are close but don't quite get you to your number.Finishing the basement (with proper egress) could push you over the top, but confirm with an appraiser first to ensure it counts.
Mike Levene Contractors that will give price per sq. ft. quote for gut remodel?
9 February 2025 | 4 replies
For context, this would be for a property I already own.I understand this may be a bit unconventional and people will likely recommend I get a proper quote and have the contractor do a full walkthrough.
Mohammad Ali Nijhoom Carrot vs Wordpress - What should you use for Real Estate Investor Website?
11 February 2025 | 0 replies
It's basically built on top of WordPress core and they made it simple and easy to navigate.Where in wordpress, you have to get some plugins (some are also monthly paid) to achieve the same kind of functionality.SEO is not just about having a good hosting/platform and features, it's about utilizing the features in a way so your brand has visibility and people that come into your website gets proper value of their time spent.Here's a table comparison for you that I wrote earlierNow whether you have a carrot or a wordpress site, for SEO, you will need:- Website Credibility (Personalisation)- On Page SEO (Keywords, Titles, Meta Tags, Description, Image ALT Tags & Optimization etc)- Social Media Presence (Regular Posts/Videos and Engaging with your audience)- Monthly Content Publishing (Regular Blogs & Location Pages)- Monthly OFF Page SEO (Citations, Backlinks)Now if you consider the cost, end of the day it's quite same for both the platforms.But if you are starting fresh, I see no point of having their 180$ plan, you can continue with 89$/month plan from carrot and assign someone in your team to put regular blog posts and update the location pages.Or if you want to use WordPress and get someone setup the website and do regular content updates for you, then It can take 3-6 months to start seeing visible growth in organic traffic if all the things mentioned above are taken care of.
Roger Creekmore First time home buyer - house hacking with a heating problem. Mini splits? 3rd unit?
30 January 2025 | 2 replies
Do we go with the electricians recommendation and eat that cost to get the upstairs unit properly heated?
Remi Anders Is only PO Box address acceptable in rental history?
30 January 2025 | 3 replies
Instead provided Texas ID card which has his employer’s address.  
Phillip Austin Nightmare Tenant - This is why you need a property manager!
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
See below for explanations, with headings taken from the attached document.Broken windows or exterior doors-The two narrow windows in the living room do not fit into the walls properly.
Eric Smith 1031 exchange with a related party
7 February 2025 | 6 replies
However, purchasing the replacement property from an estate where your mother-in-law is the executor and other heirs are your wife's aunts and cousins raises potential related-party concerns under Section 1031(f).The IRS generally prohibits 1031 exchanges between related parties unless both the buyer and seller hold their respective properties for at least two years after the exchange.To stay compliant and avoid disqualification, ensure:The estate sells the property directly before any distributions to heirs.You hold the replacement property for at least two years.The transaction is conducted at fair market value with no prearranged agreements.Given the IRS scrutiny of related-party 1031 exchanges, consult a qualified CPA or 1031 exchange accommodator to structure the deal properly and avoid potential capital gains tax liabilities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Sara T. Can I make amendment to the lease that I inherited from previous landlord?
7 February 2025 | 3 replies
Depending on your states statutes and because they are on a month to month, give the proper notification that xxxx change will take affect starting 30,60,90 days from now. 
Ashley Kroft Starting Out: Advice on which option to take from a Refinance
3 February 2025 | 7 replies
I would try not to tie up any of the principal in down payments.Personally, I had a family member do this same thing, but they used an investment portfolio as the collateral instead of real estate.If you play your cards right, this might be the only short-term money you ever need.Please let us know what you end up doing.
Maranda Tucker Realtor-Only Showings vs Hybrid Models
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
In just the past week, I've had to deny six applications from agent-led showings because the agents didn’t conduct proper due diligence upfront.