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Jason D. How to prepare for an appraisal?
11 May 2019 | 8 replies
Cleanliness is something not to be understated and you should have all safety equipment (smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, security system) in working order.Tagging onto cleanliness, having a clean front and back yards that are pest free is something you should work on as well.Keep an eye for leaky faucets, broken outlet wall plates, squeaky floors or hinges, running toilets or other little things that can be easily fixed, but may catch the eye of the appraiser in a negative way.As you already mentioned, the before pictures, scope of work, and comps help a great deal and are some of the main things to include.
Nick He Investors from Seattle area
10 March 2016 | 12 replies
@Kevin Carbon Thank you so much Kevin!
Raman Singh Where do I start?
6 July 2016 | 20 replies
(You could be locked out......timing is very important).Some of the items in the file folder include;A skinny contract of sale...... this is a one page written in easy to understand language with only one out clause.A Hybrid contract of sale... a way to close more transactions by joint ventureA commercial contract of sale, 3 pages with special buyer requirements related to environmental conditions, existing suppliers, surveys, buried oil tanks and other conditions that must be known to make a profitable and safe transactionAn option agreementAn informational pocket pack with 52 options to financing and control a building without conventional financingBlank checks, pens, carbon paper, A list of referencesDisclosures for lead paint and other state or federal requirementsCell phone with camera to take pictures of the nice things and negative aspects of the property and to take a picture of the contract to email confirmation to seller and to your title company or lenderA gift, something for the seller to remember you by, I give Indian Head Nickels away, pens, note pads.Blank addendum forms  - these are used to attach to your purchase agreements (you don't want a lot of chicken scratching on your contracts; use them to write some of the following;1.
Elizabeth Wilson Any recommendations for a new laptop?
31 March 2017 | 5 replies
The overwhelming response was for Lenovos, either X1 Carbon or Thinkpad 460 Series.  
Sophia Morris Landlord is telling me she wants her home back
12 September 2017 | 10 replies
Flood damage can cause mold or other potential health hazards (carbon monoxide leaks, electrical shortages/broken fuses).
Mukul Patel Are the Smokey mountains still a good STR strategy?
19 December 2022 | 11 replies
Hey @Mukul Patel, what @John Carbone and @Collin H. said is correct.
Heather Canoles How to convert SFH to MFH in Baltimore County
23 April 2018 | 4 replies
Another suggestion from the inspector is to add smoke/carbon detector in the basement because I have gas water heater in the basement.
Melissa Melia New in Seattle
2 March 2015 | 18 replies
I hear there may be one soon.Best RegardsKevin Carbon
Joe S. Did too much bragging shoot a lot of people in the foot?
29 August 2023 | 31 replies
I don't disagree with you @John Carbone, but not everyone on here is lying about their success.
Brittany New To Sell Rental Condo or Not To Sell
31 March 2017 | 2 replies
Furthermore, the "budgets" they've provided for the last three years are the exact same - a literal carbon copy except for the fiscal year period as a the heading.Reserves: Reserve fund was at $16,000 in 2008 when purchased.