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Dion Martorella What do you focus on most when rehabbing a rental?
6 August 2019 | 21 replies
In rentals and flips I replace all switches, outlets, and covers.
Andrew B. In Wall A/c Unit - General Maintenance
26 July 2019 | 3 replies
A little warm is OK but if it's really hot, replace either the outlet (if the plug is hot) or the cord (if it's hot along the cord somewhere).
Mike Franco tenant 'cleaned' carpet herself. Would you charge for a pro?
3 August 2019 | 17 replies
Typical things I charge for- professional carpet cleaning (Removed all the carpet so that is no longer an issue for my current properties)- professional cleaning services- ovens cleaned out- vents filters or anything else replaced  - all keys returned (I have and charge a rekeying fee in my lease)- all outlets tested and charged if they were broken - 5 year deprecated for paint (4 years equals they would pay for 20% of any painting needed)- light bulbs (per light bulb not working)- non reported leaks or holes or issues. - broken items in the property are also fixed and charged  My rent basis is 700-800 so my security deposits are one months rent.
Kyle D Birch Chicago 2 Flat BRRRR diary
27 July 2019 | 2 replies
Replace all outlets & switchesInstall vapor barrier in crawl Space The cost of the job is as follows;-New 2 ton compressor/new coil & supplies $1100- Central air install $600- Sub panel supplies & install $500- All supplies & utilities $15,000- Labor $6,000- Appraisal $500- inspection $400- Lawyer $500- Lawyer fee for zoning correction pendingWhen we began the rehab we noticed the previous owner created a doorway between the apartments and originally the was a brick wall between the two units.
Casey S. College Rental: Landlord-Tenant Dispute
31 July 2019 | 52 replies
Do something extra for them...for example, I add a few nightlight outlet covers and a cool custom light fixture in a common room. 
Brian Calabrese Help me evaluate this property...new at this
30 July 2019 | 8 replies
I highly recommend maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and electrical outlets.
Evan Morrison FHA financing question on 4plex
3 August 2019 | 12 replies
.- 3 months cash reserves typically are required based on monthly PITI payment- health and safety of the property must pass a fha appraisal otherwise repairs will be required to be made (chipped paint, leaks, loose handrails, GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets in baths/kitchens/wet areas, holes in sheet rock, double strapped water heaters, CO(carbon monoxide) and CO2 detectors in main living areas, and etc.Those are the general items to utilize FHA financing.Hope that 
Shawn Jetton My first flip has been listed.
18 April 2019 | 17 replies
Also, I'd recommend putting some flower boxes in the front on the porch, just give it a touch of color and remind people of spring.   
Jason Malabute NOT GETTING RIPPED OF BY CONTRACTORS
9 April 2019 | 11 replies
Usually I get something like looks like this:Exterior Landscaping - $3,800*Trim trees*Trim bushes, remove vines and vegetation growing on home, and remove small trees growing around foundation*Remove trees growing through fence and around fence line*Install fill grade dirt around foundation and level yard*Install mulched flower beds*Slurry seal drivewayTypically, they are going to charge to give a quote for a breakdown like this unless you have an established relationship.
Lee Castro First Time Home Buyers Loan For A Rental Property
30 March 2019 | 3 replies
And you will sign this promise before a notary public who will take your finger prints to boot.Your standard owner occupancy promise does NOT include that you won't rent out extra space...Chris is there not typically a time frame of when the property can be rented out? Lets