Apurv Asthana
Need advice on landlord insurance
27 December 2024 | 6 replies
It's a 4 bedroom SFH for $325k, built in 1990 and it's got many upgrades including a 2024 roof.
Melissa Johnstone
First home buying experience and with using my VA loan
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
Outside we had trees taken down that were going to cause major future problems with the roof, gutters and the view.
Elan Adler
My experience buying a turnkey cash flowing (kinda) turnkey rental outside Huntsville
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Our plan was to rent it for 3-7 years, and then sell it, before a roof, HVAC, plumbing, or even much flooring was in need of replacement.
Alex Collins
First REI Prospect!!!
8 December 2024 | 8 replies
if the roof is halfway through its useful life, then not much to do there.
Jerryian Francois
MY FIRST DUPLEx purchased in (2021) 3.6% rate
30 December 2024 | 1 reply
I FIXED THE ROOF AND CHANGED SOME DOORS THE PROPERTY WAS BROUGHT IN GOOD SHAPE !
Alex Collins
How to privately purchase a property from a buyer with a mortgage balance
29 December 2024 | 8 replies
Both bathrooms need a complete remodel as well as the kitchen, the ceiling in 2 of the bed rooms are bowed (previous roof leak that was fixed) so new ceiling drywall, appliances, flooring, and paint throughout.
Kenneth Jenkins
Maintenance Expectations in Metro Detroit
3 January 2025 | 6 replies
Licensed with permits ~$3,250.HWT standard gas single family low efficiency without exhaust retrofit $900.Sand and stain hardwood floors, natural stain $3 per sf.Paint interior walls, ceiling trim and doors 3 tone paint scheme 2 coats $3.20 per sf (floor area cost includes paint)Click lock LVT flooring install overlay inclusive of prep and quarter round $4.50 per sf (materials and labor)Asphalt roof installation 3/1 - 800 sf bungalow with 2 layers of shingles - ~$7,900Standard porch cap replacement with 2 new precast concrete steps ~$2,500Used stove or refrigerator delivery and install $350New stove or refrigerator delivery and install $HD model specificUse this as a general guideline.
LaTonya Clark
Did it again
25 December 2024 | 6 replies
Amortize your major repairs (roof, hvac, built in appliances) and add an estimate for small maintenance.This feels not terrible to me.
Jackson Pudlo
First Time Real Estate Buyer - Seeking Advice on Single Family VS Mutli Family Units
21 January 2025 | 7 replies
No matter the number of units, there is one roof, one property tax bill, one sewer line, one gardener bill, etc. 3.
Adam Newman
10% down or 20% down???
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
Glad you are setting aside money, but if the HVAC is 20 years old, or the septic system has never been pumped, or the roof is 25 years old, etc; you will get hit with a cost before your build up enough set aside.How stable is the other tenant?