Sometimes no matter what you do, pipes will freeze, but many policies do include a stipulation that you do your best to maintain heat or drain the system completely in order to have the water damage from a burst pipe covered.

It's recommended (for maintenance) to flush the water heater to get rid of sediment, check the anode rod, the dip tubes, the T&P valve, pipes and drain.

The painful reality is that it seldom happens.Some people get frustrated with the fact that the majority of the scheduled sales postpone, open with a bid too high, or cancel, and all of that hard work is down the drain.

Let me list what you may have to update, fix, or replace:1) Roof2) Paint (inside, maybe exterior too)3) Garbage Disposal4) Carpet5) Hardwood refinishing6) Ceiling Fans/Fixtures7) Garage Opener8) Door Sweeps and weather stripping9) Countertops depending on material and abuse 10) Cabinet hardware, touch up if they are nicked, scratched11) Appliances (plus repairs when they come up)12) Drains may clog13) Periodic Caulking inside and out14) Possible gutter cleaning15) Air Conditioning and/or heating system16) Pest Control17) Turnover Costs between tenants (power, water, time expenses, handyman expenses, cleaning crew potentially18) Bathroom Exhaust Vents19) Electrical Outlets sometimes have connections burn off (repair expense)20) lock changes between tenants21) Updating of unit to keep it marketable22) all others as this list is not all inclusive.

It was poorly taken care of and is totally maxed in capacity, soil can no longer drain property due to deposits.

Nice work, im also a newbie and its great to hear from someone who is in the same boat (not rich, works a demanding fulltime job, doesnt necessarily have boatloads of disposable income to drain into marketing).

You could go a step farther and drain the lines, or even better, blow compressed air through the water lines (after water is off) to clear them of water.

our 27 lots subdivision was paved last week... franchise utilities and back yard drains left .. plans for 2 models into city hope to record plat and break ground mid april..

I am willing to work in trade for learning, but I need to work directly with an actual mentor...not a guru, not a coach, not someone who is going to drain my funds.Anyone?!?

Another pointlless thread....Some of you put off the image your a "proven" investor but you should never reply on a wholesaler or anyone else for that matter to give you any numbers other than the address....Whats new, some wholesalers give bad numbers, well lets flip it, i wholesale and flip and guess what, investors try to snake you, they try to drain the deal dry.