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Myers Bryan Floorplan software recommendations?
14 December 2024 | 2 replies
Floor Plan CreatorPlatform: AndroidFeatures:Allows you to create detailed 2D and 3D floor plans.Supports laser measurer input for accurate measurements.You can enter exterior walls, fix them in place, and add rooms within.Offers automatic calculations for perimeters, rooms, and walls.Bonus: Plans can be exported to various formats for further editing on Windows2.
Fakaradin Floyd Advice on my STR pitch and overall Rental Arbitrage advice (Alexandria VA)
30 December 2024 | 89 replies
They'll likely have follow up questions about who handles maintenance, larger SD, etc... so be prepared to quickly answer these.Value to mention:- Professionally cleaned property after each stay and exterior upkeep- Staged photos that you can share with the owner for marketing purposes- Capex coverage up to $XX,000 (might need to include in SD)- Extra $XXX per month (likely may need to pay a little extra in rent to make it worthwhile, otherwise they can collect the same amount as LTR)Also, google "Airbnb apartments" or check their website. 
Kathy Yao Need help with a deal analysis
16 December 2024 | 4 replies
There is a faster review/approval process if the exterior works are minor and for maintenance purpose.
Marc Shin Inside mount or outside mount blinds?
14 December 2024 | 11 replies
I like metal blinds better, they block more light than vinyl.
Carl Rowles Is it worth it? Mobile Homes?
16 December 2024 | 17 replies
You can look at a mobile home and see it as an easy rental with new carpet, trim and some paint but there are other bigger uglier expenses that can come up.Roof Replacement, soft floors (water damage) in kitchens and bathrooms- most floors are particle board, exterior door replacement (special order), underbelly insulation falling, bad hot water tanks with rotten floor underneath (real joy), bad windows (water again), bad bloated siding (water), water damaged base frame around perimeter of home, cracked tubs (special orders) and frozen pipes (Good luck finding a plumber to come work on a mobile home- they do not exist). 
Catherine Javier Keep, refinance or sell?
18 December 2024 | 15 replies
Exterior attachments like decks and stairs are always HOA issues so I can't fathom how the driveway is not.
Joseph Chacko vellukunnel Rookie investor exploring a multi family in jersey city heights
17 December 2024 | 8 replies
I also noticed a few cracks around the building exterior and uneven floor in the basement. 
Richard Gann 3 Factors to Consider in Exchanging Your Oregon Rental Property
16 December 2024 | 1 reply
In each category, note how much you are bothered or stressed on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 = not bothered at all and 5 = stressed out: Pain Points Stress1 to 5 Pain Points Stress1 to 5 Unit turnover Exterior maintenance Advertising for available units Deferred capital expenditures Tenant screening rules Plumbing or electrical emergencies Tenant selection / discrimination rules Mortgage payments Documenting move-in conditions Bookkeeping and bill paying Documenting ongoing conditions Taxes and insurance premiums Dealing with tenant complaints Risk of late payments or non-payments Dealing with neighbor complaints Risk of property damage or vandalism Mold, termites and rodents Premises liability Interior maintenance Evicting tenants If your completed table has mostly 1s and 2s, then congratulations—you are a happy landlord!
Lorraine Hadden Should The Seller Reimburse Buyer For The Inspection Costs - Fixer Not Move-in Ready!
11 December 2024 | 5 replies
We (the buyers) notified our agent that the property must also be move-in-ready.We received images of the interior and exterior which showed the property in move-in ready condition/what appeared to be minimal to no deferred maintenance issues, the listing said "property inmove-in condition/turn-key".
David Rodriguez Medium-Term Rental Vs. Long Term Rental for a 2 bed/2 bath single family home.
10 December 2024 | 16 replies
It was built in 2002, and I renovated the entire flooring by removing the original tile and putting Vinyl flooring in, there is no carpet within the house.