Vivan Bhalla
RentToRetirement.com Review - Beware of this scam
16 December 2024 | 43 replies
I was told his work is the best and all his houses are top notch quality, I trusted their word thinking that things will come up in appraisal as well as inspection. the inspection was good, nothing negative was on the inspection, the appraisal was also correct.
Aaron Dyson
My Second Property: Investing in a New-Build Home with a VA Loan in Bryan, Texas
19 December 2024 | 6 replies
For new builds, get a third party inspection.
Marcus Auerbach
What does the new EPA initiative mean for landlords with lead water pipes?
15 December 2024 | 10 replies
What I can say is I recently did a home inspection on a property which uncovered a lead inlet pipe into the house.
Scott MacComb
Contract with general contractor on house flip
31 December 2024 | 13 replies
Mention a payment schedule that reflects project progress and key milestones, such as rough inspections passed or drywall completed.
Taylor Hughs
Scaling: Why should I buy single families first then multifamilies later?
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
Each closing, whether multi-family or single family, is going to have some of the same costs: title insurance, attorney fees, inspection fees, appraisal fees, fees associated with financing, etc.
James Petry
fire places
21 December 2024 | 6 replies
Confirm fireplace has been cared for as part of your quarterly inspection.
Isadore Nelson
Help Non-Paying Tenant Transition Into Section 8 Eligibility?
3 January 2025 | 14 replies
Once she receives a voucher, you’ll need to register as a Section 8 landlord and have the property inspected to meet HUD standards, which can take 30–60 days.If you want to move forward with rehab quickly, a cash-for-keys arrangement might be faster.
Deborah Walgren
Historic Inn Purchase/Reno Help and Questions
20 December 2024 | 2 replies
It has sat empty for the last 20 years but the current owners have completely gutted it, have bids from contractors they're willing to share, cost estimates etc. and have had lots of inspections done and so much pre-work with the city and county to figure out what they can and can't do, so a solid plan is already in place.
Wiley Hood
Are DIY cost segregations a good idea?
12 January 2025 | 28 replies
The report is as good as the answers you provide to their questions.The risk is that you answer a question incorrectly which generates an incorrect report.I would have a discussion with your CPA to determine what the land basis is(required to start the cost segregation).I would also have your home inspection / appraisal on hand to answer the questions more thoroughly.
Tom Hall
is it a good idea to pay of my mortgage fast?
6 January 2025 | 28 replies
Marketing, screening, collecting rent, unpaid rent, maintenance, capex, insurance, lawn care, vacancies, turnover costs, inspections, and so much more.