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14 December 2024 | 36 replies
Their offering Turnkey section 8 rentals that they've purchased, rehabed, qualify for Section 8, get it leased, and then manage it for you.
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24 December 2024 | 1 reply
I've already renovated one of the bathrooms, and I’m planning to paint the interior, update the kitchen cabinets, possibly sand the wood floors, build a fence is a corner lot and increase the rent for the room since my tenant is currently renting the entire 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house for $800 a month.
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2 January 2025 | 16 replies
The average Section 8 rent for a 3BR house in Jax is around $2,000.
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27 December 2024 | 8 replies
You live in the smaller section.
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3 January 2025 | 7 replies
Or, plan on this being a nest egg builder and growing your equity, living in the home for 2 of the last 5 years and then selling with Section 121 exclusion.
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7 January 2025 | 9 replies
What are your thoughts on section 8?
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26 December 2024 | 14 replies
It came out to $823 in expenses and in the area Section 8 is paying $11400 to $1600 a unit.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
It’s such a big leap of trust, and unfortunately, there are agents who don’t always live up to what you need in this process.An out-of-state investment can be daunting, and it’s so important to have someone in your corner who truly understands your financial goals and is committed to building a relationship beyond just getting to the closing table.
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19 January 2025 | 147 replies
Other items, such as football equipment from the kids’ league, were destroyed in the flooding, he said.More leaks have come from the plumbing between his first and second floors, prompting him to leave his light fixtures hanging unmounted from their wires so they don’t fill with water, he said.Clusters of dead insects cling to one section of his ceiling.
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27 December 2024 | 0 replies
Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?