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Joshua Dorkin Survey: Should we Require Avatars to Participate on BP?
2 November 2011 | 24 replies
I think those who don't complete their profiles and give credible information about their business should be prevented from participating after a certain grace period.
Don Hines Boo Boos
25 March 2012 | 10 replies
I forgot to install a mailbox for my rental property (just bought a couple months ago) after fencing off the front yard and preventing access to the house mounted box.
Tim M. Help me evaluate this 4-plex deal
10 November 2011 | 3 replies
Ugh - taxes in NJ is whats preventing me from investing here at the moment.
Bienes Raices 4 and 5 bedroom houses?
18 November 2011 | 17 replies
One thing we do to "tenant proof" houses that are on a slab is to stain the concrete instead of install carpet.
Mike Nelson First Short sell...please help
17 November 2011 | 9 replies
You have to make sure there are NO other liens or encumbrances on the property as that will hold things up and pinch your bottom line.If you are dealing with bigger lenders, like BOA, Wells, GMAC .. many of them have language in their approvals that will prevent a direct flip or back to back closing so you are likely going to have to hold title for some time before you sell to an end buyer.
Ed O. Strategies to increase profitability of rental properties
20 November 2011 | 12 replies
My apartments are 30 years old.I have a maintenance guy do unit checks every 2 weeks.Basically checks water heater,heater,outside unit,light bulbs,ceiling fans,electric,plumbing,etc.We have water included in rent so stuff like replacing springs and o rings in the showers to prevent drips and replacing flappers in toilets to keep the water from running all the time.Sometimes the shutoff valve at the wall for the toilet doesn't close all the way to off or the float mechanism goes bad.You can buy a water pressure tester at Lowe's for 9 dollars.Just screw it on check for pressure.Should read 60 to 80 pounds.If it's higher than that you have to find the pressure regulator valve next to the water cutoff for the unit and adjust it.After adjusting if the pressure doesn't go down to 60 to 80 you have a bad pressure regulator that needs replacing.The importance of this is pressure is set for the cities and counties at around 160 for the fire hydrants.If pressure is high inside the apartments it can cause leaking and premature failure of plumbing parts.On the insurance we are required for replacement value and can't do market value.
Michael Stole How does HUD choose its listing agent/office/broker?
10 December 2011 | 2 replies
Hud has master servicers for different regions of the country.They move their areas every few years to prevent internal fraud collusion.The listing broker can apply with HUD servicer and then they might or might not get approved.It depends on a ton of factors.The commission isn't great but you get VOLUME.
Michael R. Does a lien ever prevent a sale?
13 December 2011 | 5 replies
Are there any liens that would prevent someone from selling a property?
Mark Nolan Unique situation
20 December 2011 | 31 replies
The owner of the upstairs and his lawyer are preventing me from doing so.
Account Closed Interior Trim/Doors Brown or White?
30 December 2011 | 10 replies
I am doing a rehab and the interior doors and trim are stained brown and are in decent condition.