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Daniel Mendez Diving into my 1st rental (DFW)- Input your Advice & Guidance
22 June 2024 | 5 replies
For example:General-Filters (furnace, air conditioning, oven exhaust, refrigerator, and water)-Stove burner when the “eye” needs simple replacement-Batteries and remotes that service the premises-Fan and light pull strings-Smoke and carbon alarms testing and batteries-Ensuring appliances are properly plugged in, hooked up, and used-Removing dirt, debris, and lint in and from connection pipes (e.g. clothes dryer)-Tighten loose screws on all home functions (e.g. doors, hinges, handles, socket -Balancing off-balance appliances-Cable, internet, and phone jacks-Fire extinguishers-Systems operation (e.g. security, irrigation, HVAC)HVAC-Monthly A/C filter and drain line maintenance Electrical-Reset “tripped” GFI breakers-Light bulbs (throughout and at the end of the tenancy)-Blown fuses-Reset breakers in the outside and inside breaker boxes-Socket and plug outlet coversPlumbing-Unclog drains or toilets-Caulking around tubs and showers as needed-Gas pilot lighting-Leaky faucets and shower heads-Toilet flappers, handles, seats and seat lids, tank lid, and flush kit-Sink and tub stoppers-If septic tank present, use RID-X as directed on consumer box-Proper cleaning of garbage disposal-Loose faucets and sprayer heads and hoses-Faucet filters (i.e. aerator)-Open exterior plumbing clean out when necessary (e.g. sewage backup)Exterior-Routine lawn (and pool) maintenance-Adjusting sprinkler heads as necessary-On the last month of tenancy, tenant must perform required lawn maintenance no sooner than 2 days prior to vacate dateThere’s a lot to consider as a landlord.
Kiefer Cheney Advise on how to really start
21 June 2024 | 20 replies
You pick your end, commit to it, and then reverse engineer it.
Esther Matthews Due diligence after offer submission in land
18 June 2024 | 4 replies
Cost on your sewer and water hookup.Scope the sewer see if it needs replaced.
Thomas Sbahtu Purchase a land, Plan Purchase and Customization
19 June 2024 | 3 replies
As a civil engineer with expertise in road design, I am now looking to shift my focus to land development.
Account Closed Flipping Rezoned Land to Developers
19 June 2024 | 0 replies
Hi all,I have recently established my land acquisition business with the goal to purchase parcels of land, either within data center opportunity zones or areas with the potential to allow for data center development, rezone the property with submitted plans, then sell to developers ‘shovel-ready’ within the various jurisdictions of the Commonwealth of Virginia.I understand there are multiple mechanisms that come into play including obtaining financing (partnering with an experienced investor), utilizing land-use attorneys, land surveying and engineering firms, appraisers, as well as approval from local planning commissions, board of supervisors, etc.Would there be any investors who are currently active in this niche?
Ryan Cleary Best way to respond in this situation
20 June 2024 | 7 replies
He says "she is dealing with personal issues, her ex boyfriend tried breaking into the unit several times /sending her threats and shes not available".I have replaced the locks for her and beefed up her security in the past. 
Bette Hochberger Navigating the 1031 Exchange Process
20 June 2024 | 0 replies
Timing Rules: You have 45 days to identify potential replacement properties and 180 days to complete the purchase.3.
Taylor Hawkins Starting portfolio - looking for resources
20 June 2024 | 4 replies
You will need to build systems, but replace some of that time with seeing homes and understanding repairs and landlording.
Allison Richardson Newbie Investor Intro
20 June 2024 | 8 replies
I'm a MEP design engineer looking to expand my investment portfolio and I'm just getting started and trying to learn all that I can.
Alecia Loveless Useless property what to do?
21 June 2024 | 25 replies
As long as all the above are allowed by zoning and culvert possible via city building and engineering, and none of it blocks ROW, that neighbor couldn’t stop you, and his free “green zone” goes bye bye.