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George P. if you had some spare $ and wanted to invest outside of RE, what would you do?
21 October 2011 | 39 replies
I am already seeing jewelry stores selling more silver and diamond jewelry then every before.I also like the idea of buying business as well especially since I am a big fan of Warren Buffet but it has to be something that can evolve over time furniture stores, grocery stores, or discount store(99 cent stores*) I am a big fan of car dealers as well but.
Greg P. Do you put new washer/dryer and new air condition unit?
20 June 2011 | 13 replies
Just like the fact that many of our buyers love the idea of getting some of the staging furniture -- it often means a full-price or near full-price offer because the buyers are thrilled they can roll this stuff into their loan instead of having to pay cash after they purchase.Btw, I just did the math, and on average, we sell our properties for 95.23% of the original list price with a first contract in an average of 15.4 days.
Tim Dailey Office Space Rental
20 December 2012 | 6 replies
Hello all,My wife is opening her own practice later this year and we're starting to discuss office space--a small space with minimal furniture with the potential for her to partner with another person in the same field, thus, a little more space.Would appreciate any tips/pointers on what to look for aside from shopping for lease rates.Thanks much.
Ben C Nervous about college student rental, need inputs/support
28 June 2011 | 13 replies
Possess a rare talent for building furniture out of old pizza boxes and empty beer cans, and3.
Lee G. Wow, help me understand this...
28 June 2011 | 2 replies
It doesn't look like a good real estate investment, and is full of period pieces of furniture.
Marty Gangler Can renters sue a contractor?
1 July 2011 | 7 replies
The tenant can claim that a good plumber would have completed the repair in a timely fashion and since the Landlord hired a bad plumber they were unable to use their home for another week.From what I know of the situation, it appears that the tenant is not exactly reasonable (like you would be for the same situation in your home) - they think dust on furniture is "damage" - so they could claim a bunch of things and it will be up to the Landlord to defend against the claims.
Joel Owens Water damage to unit...What would you do??
7 July 2011 | 5 replies
So my mom rents a 1 bedroom of a 6 unit building.She is on the ground floor.My mom is older so the size is manageable for her.3 days ago she calls me.Apparently the ceiling in the den in back is leaking.I go over to take a look.The leak is right in the center of the room above a ceiling fan.I immediately turn off the power for the breaker switch to the back.My mom calls the landlord and apparently the tenant upstairs washer implodes or leaks etc. and water is all over their floor.The landlord says he has stopped the leak but that it's 1 a.m. in the morning and he can't run the shop vac until the next day because of the other tenants.So over the last 3 days the landlord hasn't even came by my mom's apartment.I took digital pictures of the damage and we tarped the floor and furniture and have 2 buckets to catch the water.Even though the leak has stopped (according to him) it is still dripping slowly into the buckets.Half the ceiling I would say in the back about 3 4 by 8 sheets are sagging and some parts have fallen down and the insulation is exposed.I told my mom that the ceiling fan will have to come down,the electrical wiring inspected,the ceiling areas with damaged pulled down,and the insulation taken out.The area will have to dry and then put back insulation,drywall,new ceiling fan and finish.I am watching this guy like a hawk to make sure he doesn't rig it.This has happened in some of his other buildings with a pipe leak and he let it "dry" out and rigged it.The other tenants complained of being sick and having mold in the unit and moved out.This guy has another business and self manages about 20 units.I am concerned for my mothers safety.The last thing older people need is mold and mildew issues for their lungs.He will repair in the correct way.If he does not I will have no choice but to take to court as my mom's health is paramount.I ma hoping he will do the right thing as he has in the past.I can't get over the fact it's been 3 days since the incident and he still has not fixed it or checked the electrical.If this was my building I would handle it immediately.Just wanting to get others take on this and what you would do.The buildings are 20 years old but in a nice,safe area and my mom likes her neighbors.
Hal Cranmer Are Lease Options a scam to fleece people?
9 July 2011 | 4 replies
She came back and equated it to a contract that some furniture rental places use with lousy credit customers who they can charge late fees up the ying-yang with.
Trip B Man get $330,000 house for $16! (YMMV)
7 February 2012 | 12 replies
Just to give the rest of this story (in case anyone was thinking of trying this) - the guy lost the house and there are people being prosecuted for trying this stunt.From the AP:FLOWER MOUND, Texas (AP) — After paying $16 to file a one-page claim to an empty, $340,000 home in an upscale Dallas suburb, Kenneth Robinson moved in furniture, hung a "No Trespassing" sign in the front window and invited television cameras inside for a tour.He quickly turned into something of a local celebrity, creating a website, http://16dollarhouse.com , where he sold an e-book and offered training sessions for would-be squatters.
Cheryl C. Stage it or sell vacant?
4 August 2011 | 17 replies
We own a few sets of our own staging furniture, so that keeps the costs down tremendously.