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Chan Park Plumbing Issue - Landlord's vs. Tenant's expense
29 January 2025 | 14 replies
They are responsible for repairing it, whether they have insurance or not. 
Maki Bick Sell the house to pay off debt?
16 February 2025 | 6 replies
You have $190,000 in equity earring $7,200/year when there are no repairs and no vacancies.
Mayer M. Real Estate Professional Status/Time Tracking
18 February 2025 | 95 replies
I created an electronic google doc time tracker: Time LogContemporaneous time log of rental real estate activitiesActivity DescriptionTenant recruitmentTenant screeningNegotiating and executing leasesOverseeing repairs and maintenanceCommunications with tenants and vendorsTravel timeResearch for potential rental real estate (pub 925)Acquiring rental real estate (pub 925)Paperwork/bookkeeping/bankingResearch and purchase of materialsRent collectionEvictionOn-site cleaningBill paymentOther:Time SpentDateMM/DD/YYYYSubmit
Sophanara Khoeun New to Investing: Repairman? & Hire or Not to Hire a Property Management Company
31 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Sophanara Khoeun For significant repairs like foundational issues, plumbing, and electrical updates, hire specialists (e.g., structural engineers, plumbers) for precision, or a general contractor for coordination if the scope is broad.
Stepan Hedz Fix and Flip: Goldmine or Money Pit?
4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Creative Freedom: You get to design and transform spaces, which can be personally fulfilling.The Bad: Where Flippers Lose Money⚠️ Underestimating Repair Costs: Surprise structural issues, contractor delays, and material price spikes can kill your budget.⚠️ Market Changes: A hot market today might cool down before you sell, which reduces the profit.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?
R.F. Mros Rookie Investor Looking To Start New Journey
10 February 2025 | 12 replies
It is always valuable to be able to walk into a property an analyze cost to repair, it is a huge factor in determining the feasability.
Jerry Velez Wholesaling a Family Member’s Home
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
Even if they don't realize how much money you're costing them now, someone will tell them eventually and I don't think your canned wholesaling response is going to do much to repair the damage. 
Timothy Newsome Advice for a Newbie
10 February 2025 | 6 replies
We lost a 3% interest rate but sold future maintenance and repair headaches.
Christopher Stevens REI Nation Property #4 - 7320 Marrs, TX - Thanks REI Nation!
7 February 2025 | 17 replies
Then, both needed about $5,000-$10,000 each in repairs and cleanup.Even with low rents in those areas, renters struggle to pay $995/month on one property and $1,095/month on another.
Brian Jackson Most positive cash flow cities, tax friendly states, Landlord friendly states?
7 February 2025 | 41 replies
@Brian Jackson is doing repairs yourself the highest and best use of your time?