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Derwin Smith-Bishop Purchasing multi family
23 December 2018 | 4 replies
I will look in on the vital information you have given me.
Marc Pelletier Cash Flow Properties - Possible when financing??
21 December 2018 | 7 replies
Are the units habitable?
Angela Miller Calling Cen NY!! Financing & Neighborhoods in Central NY-Syracuse
29 December 2018 | 10 replies
The FHA says that examples of such problems include but are not limited to the following: Missing handrailsCracked or damaged exit doors that are otherwise operableCracked window glassDefective paint surfaces in homes constructed post-1978 (because of lead paint hazards)Minor plumbing leaks (such as dripping faucets)Defective floor finishes or coverings (worn through the finish, badly soiled carpeting)Evidence of previous (non-active) wood-destroying insect/organism damage where there is no evidence of unrepaired structural damageRotten or worn-out counter topsDamaged plaster, sheetrock or other wall and ceiling materials in homes constructed post-1978Poor workmanshipTrip hazards (cracked or partially heaving sidewalks, poorly installed carpeting)Crawl spaces with debris and trashLack of an all-weather driveway surface=================There are many areas, however, where the FHA does require problems to be remedied in order for the sale to close.Electrical and Heating The electrical box should not have any frayed or exposed wires.All habitable rooms must have a functioning heat source (except in a few select cities with mild winters).Roofs and Attics The roofing must keep moisture out.The roofing must be expected to last for at least two more years.The appraiser must inspect the attic for evidence of possible roof problems.The roof cannot have more than three layers of roofing.If the inspection reveals the need for roof repairs and the roof already has three or more layers of roofing, the FHA requires a new roof.Water HeatersThe water heater must meet local building codes and must convey with the property.Hazards and NuisancesA number of conditions fall under this category.
Michelle Shriver Our first Single Family Rental!
21 December 2018 | 0 replies
We did a reno to make it habitable, who knows how long it had been empty.
Dylan LeBlanc Buying already leased properties.
23 December 2018 | 7 replies
Making sure the unit is still habitable while renovation is going on is important as well.Good Luck.
Peter J Marshall Mentor - where and how to find a mentor ?
3 January 2019 | 5 replies
utm_source=newsletter- https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/telltale-signs-youre-not-ready-to-invest/- https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/vital-importance-mentor/- https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/get-ready-to-invest/- https://royallegalsolutions.com/get-your-head-in-the-game-four-pro-tips-for-creating-a-winning-real-estate-investing-mindsetYou might want to read and follow these threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/630353-advice-to-your-20-year-old-selfhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/625324-looking-for-financial-advise-for-getting-started?
Meryl McElwain Wholesaling-how exactly does it work?
8 January 2019 | 152 replies
I just want to point out a few things, because you seem to make a habit of posting in wholesaling forums...if you disagree with it or dont like it then why are you here in THIS forum?
Tim Zbaracki Securing Your Flip (Tips From a Veteran)
4 January 2019 | 1 reply
Having a security system is vital to saving costs, though it may sound like you're spending hundreds of dollars up front. 
Luke Carl Long Distance Self managers... How do you show the property?
7 January 2019 | 10 replies
Perhaps it is because I live in the heart of a city where students cut their teeth on hacks but your birthdate code habits scare the living bejesus out of me!
Diana Johnson On the fence about the background check results
7 January 2019 | 31 replies
A fuller picture of this person's friends and family and the company she keeps is going to tell you more about who this person is.This country makes a habit of hanging tags on people and calling them defective.