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Keith Kotsch First time STR setup - POOL Features
4 July 2025 | 5 replies
On our pool they can turn pool lights on or off and change colors with the same switch. 5 second learning curve, no inquiries or tutorials required from me. 
Nadine Sterba What flooring is best for bedrooms?
4 July 2025 | 2 replies
I normally choose a darker color to hide dirt better.
Brian Smith Electric Baseboard Heat and Unhappy Tenants...
5 July 2025 | 6 replies
(I MUST HAVE INSPECTED WITH ROSE COLORED GLASSES THAT DAY!)  
Kinju Dudhia Smell in the property
2 July 2025 | 4 replies
I had a hot water tank leaking in a new house I bought, but the inspection didn't pick it up and the smell from the previous owner's dogs masked it. 
Jeremy Horton What kind of Form/Estimate Sheet do you give your contractor?
3 July 2025 | 29 replies
Same with flooring/paint - stuff where the color/material matters essentially. 
Kevin Collins REI Nation Experience
8 July 2025 | 38 replies
I was lucky enough to find a property just a few blocks from my TK purchase that was in excellent condition, fully tenanted with two units, passed the inspection with flying colors and is grossing close to the 2% rule.
S Arely Cavazos Serratos Do investors really hate being cold called?
12 July 2025 | 91 replies
Texting me spam is an immediate addition to my blocked numbers list and spammers often receive a colorful emoji as a reply before they are blocked. 
Thomas Caridi Buy neighbor's house in Norris Square area - yay or nay?
1 July 2025 | 12 replies
I just think they're seeing the house with rose colored glasses because it's been in their family for so long.I'm estimating $120k-$160k in renovations for medium grade finishes and keep it a SFH, so I'm thinking I'd offer around 190k and with that mortgage it probably wouldn't cash flow as a rental, so we'd probably live there and rent ours out (potentially as a mid-term) since our mortgage is pretty low.Another option is trying to work with a hard money lender, stay in our house, and either:- Spend more on rehab to turn theirs into a duplex (2 br/1 bath each). 
Ken M. Asking Rents Fall for Third Month in a Row
26 June 2025 | 15 replies
.: Quote from @Russell Brazil: Quote from @Ken M.: Asking Rents Fall for Third Month in a RowIn Austin, TX, the median asking rent dropped 8.8% year over year to $1,385 in May—the lowest level since February 2021 and $414 below the August 2023 record high.
Lucas Vanroboys Hiring a General Contractor 101
26 June 2025 | 13 replies
Check that they have an active bond (you can even request a payment or performance bond to ensure they pay their subs and perform the work as promised 5. when reviewing the contract before signing go over every detail a proper scope of work should be detailed down to the material and equipment used like simply saying install kitchen cabinets is a sign to not choose this contractor, it should say install type, model #, color, features (the more detailed the better) if it's not detailed then you risk the builder installing something cheaper that you paid for this goes for everything even paint and also how many coats are applied. 6.