
2 June 2024 | 1 reply
It needs new kitchen, flooring, paint, windows, and the 2 bathrooms need work as well along with a drain field on a septic system that seems to have a lot of issues I'm told.

1 June 2024 | 2 replies
Opening all the doors and windows to draw the dust outside with fans blowing towards the exits as well is good practice.

31 May 2024 | 4 replies
Thanks.just a side note, the tenant has requested first month free rental, windows coverings (not satisfied with the new blinds being provided), and free utilities for 5 days.

30 May 2024 | 6 replies
Saw a house with a For Sale by Owner sign in a yard with tall grass and after some drama, we have a house.We have dealt with long term rentals for over 15 years, but not aggressively ( keep them rented and do some improvements ).This "old house" needs, updated HVAC, new roof, new kitchen, some broken windows, upgraded electrical, water run off issues...I'm just starting to clear the house out with multiple dumpsters and starting to get quotes.

29 May 2024 | 11 replies
Every day for weeksI'm not recommending this for anyone, but I would stop at obviously abandoned properties that had potential and wander around, looking in windows and sometimes going into the house - through an 'unlocked' rear door of course :-)Sometimes the windows are boarded up and you cannot get a view of the inside....then it's just your knowledge and your gut once again.Go to the County and look up the owner....send them a nice letter....even make a dollar offer if you feel so inclined. 1 in 10 might respond.This is the way to find deals with a lot of equity potential IMHO.

29 May 2024 | 5 replies
The current owners have ac window units.

30 May 2024 | 6 replies
Boom.I take this tact on many high priced or specialty or design items, like countertops, light fixtures, appliances, large glass or window replacements, mechanical anything, etc….Contractors have their preferred suppliers who they know and are reliable, but are not always the best deal.

28 May 2024 | 5 replies
However, they can't measure the overall layout, the countertops, the view out the front window, the creepy neighbor with six dogs in the back yard, and many other subjective things.Use AI to measure a general market or community.

31 May 2024 | 44 replies
Also, as another member pointed out, always put a maintenance spending limit per month per property in writing Anything above that should require owner approval before proceeding, unless it is an emergency type of repair such as repairing a burst pipe indoors or removing a fallen tree limb from an upstairs window.

29 May 2024 | 8 replies
They're only required to repay you for health, safety, preservation of the property....fixing broken windows, roof leaks, locks, etc.#3.