Tom Shi
Opinion on providing exercise equipment in mid term rentals
28 May 2024 | 4 replies
I opted to provide my renters with a yoga mat, hand weights and the house pool is great addition to get some exercise!
Jack Schwartz
A Comprehensive Guide to Homebuying,
29 May 2024 | 0 replies
A Comprehensive Guide to Homebuying, it's essential to be thorough and methodical to ensure you're making an informed decision but draw boundaries, it's okay to open built-in closets and kitchen cabinets to assess the property, However, respect the seller's privacy by not invading their personal space, such as medicine cabinets, storage boxes, or clothing drawers,Interior:Architectural style.Bedroom and bathroom count, size, and location.Closet and storage space.Number of floors.Sightlines and general floorplan.Appliance age and condition.Light switches and socket count.Plumbing and water pressure.Natural light and views.Noise levels.Stairway width and type.Porches and decks.Garage and parking capacity.Proximity to neighboring homes.Remodeling opportunities.Exterior:Roof and siding condition.Landscaping and outdoor maintenance needs.Additional Considerations:Take notes and photos during the tour.Use your five senses to assess the home's condition.Ask your real estate agent questions about the home's features, flaws, and market conditions.Red Flags:Overly scented rooms.Water stains and damage.Lack of maintenance.Foundation issues.Sagging ceiling.Fresh paint that may be covering up issues.Final Tips:Be prepared to make multiple offers before finding the right home at the right price.Stick to your budget when making an offer.Don't overlook potential red flags just because you love a home.
Eric Yu
Should I Replacing Entire Plumbing / Electrical?
29 May 2024 | 8 replies
If the insulation on the wires looks like cloth impregnated with black tar it is past it's service life.
Jim K.
GENERATIONAL WEALTH: Do you worry about your kids?
31 May 2024 | 111 replies
They have to work and buy their own clothes, shampoos, snacks, etc.
Eric Justice
Buying property-All Cash
5 June 2024 | 116 replies
I am sorry that facts hurt you're ever so fragile feelings and pierce that paper thin skin.Hey, maybe after your morning tofu and goat-yoga ya can hug it out in the afternoon feelings circle about the big bad meanie with math's and all will be well.
Cameron Davis
I’m thinking of using my rental as a sober living house
27 May 2024 | 28 replies
I've been through it I know the process I know the procedure I know how to help and I know how to actually have them succeed instead of failing or going back to their old life because they feel like they can't make it because of no help or guidance from that house and also when you don't have food and you're in the recovery house and halfway houses will give you food will have house food sober houses are different because they don't have much food for the house you have to provide that yourself and you don't have clothes it's all very stressful and figuring it out with no help on the outside world sucks but I would only make one meeting a week and the rest of the time I would make them do the nightly meetings daily meetings with the house have it set up where they have to work on themselves daily Yes they do have to find jobs during certain times during the day and be productive and show their productiveness every day and where they applied and what they did and have other programs other people available 10 agencies whatever can be agencies temp agencies to assist in putting those persons in a job right away at least have something to focus on I couldn't find a job in Pennsylvania I applied everywhere nobody wanted to hire me so there's a lot to this scenario but three to five meetings a week is ridiculous because that takes up too much I'm an energy I would focus on another route another way of making them successful and making them educate themselves in another way instead of focusing on the addiction because then you want to go back to using
Jonathan Baptiste
How to distribute utility bill in a single family home? (House hacking)
23 May 2024 | 11 replies
You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.
Ruth Lyons
Inspectors killed my deal -- 3 times, Any advice?
23 May 2024 | 52 replies
I was there in grimy work clothes finishing up some minor odds and ends and they assumed I was just "a worker".
Stephanie Cortez
W-2 Exit strategy
18 May 2024 | 19 replies
So, you need to be prepared.Potential expenses to consider:Food, shelter, taxes, income taxes, fees, insurance, health insurance, medical emergencies, family, auto payments, auto insurance, utilities, cell phone, Internet, clothes, and pet care (if you have one).
Franc B.
Washer dryer hookup issue in rental
16 May 2024 | 8 replies
Personally, I like the all-in-one units but they are expensive and poorly suited for larger units where it will take forever to get a load of laundry done (since you can't move the clothes from the washer to the dryer).