
30 December 2024 | 5 replies
I recommend reading into the history of Helocs during the GFC.

26 December 2024 | 4 replies
@Nate LaBlance while @Stuart Udis has some great advice, we do NOT recommend letting an agent do your tenant screening.First off, they have a CONFLICT OF INTEREST - they don't get paid until they place a tenant.

30 December 2024 | 8 replies
I like it more than others because the prospective tenants can upload all of their docs into the system and it auto checks things and auto emails their recommendations to confirm.

27 December 2024 | 0 replies
Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

30 December 2024 | 10 replies
Sometimes the items are not a deficiency but merely a recommended alternative way to complete something and those can normally be talked away without even making them into the report.

25 December 2024 | 3 replies
Quote from @Andres Lasaga: I am in the process of selling a property to the tenant I have been renting the house for 4 years.I want to outsource the promissory note collections and reportsIt would be only ONE property, for now, any recommendation of a company that can manage the collections and reporting?
27 December 2024 | 3 replies
I would at least recommend you have them shop a policy for you.One thing we did note is that with hail damage to roofs, they seem to be decreasing coverage/increasing deductibles on that if ever needed.

26 December 2024 | 15 replies
Don't get me wrong I'm happy to help get you some estimates if that's useful hahah but still not something I'd recommend.

14 December 2024 | 2 replies
Hi all,I tried Magicplan and found that it could not create a floorplan using my Android tablet's sensors as advertised and it's room-focused approach made doing a manual plan very difficult.So I thought I'd see if anybody has any recommendations.. here's my wish list:1) runs on android2) can either: scan walls to create a floor plan as I walk through a property, OR, allows me to enter in exterior walls, fix them in place, and then add rooms within either as walls or objects.Bonus:3) can send the plan to something that runs on Windows for further editingI'm looking forward to whatever you got!

27 December 2024 | 5 replies
since as part of the project you are going to need an architect and civil engineer, I recommend starting with them and ask them who they have worked with for zoning.