Amby Bhagtani
Fire in the building
13 November 2024 | 4 replies
Even if the tenant can’t pay, it sets the expectation and documents the issue.Small Claims Court: If the tenant refuses to pay, you could take them to small claims court, where you can seek repayment without needing a lawyer.Security Deposit: If the tenant has a deposit, apply it toward the damages.Consider Eviction: Given the arrears and damage, eviction might be a last resort to prevent future losses.Talk with your property manager to create a plan that minimizes further risk.
Rachel Chioreanu
I am looking to hire contractors for a fall project and wondering if I need a gc.
13 November 2024 | 8 replies
This will prevent you from getting taken advantage of and it will help you manage your rehab budget better.
Jeff Ryan
Any experience with "Michigan Saves" - "Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund" ?
6 November 2024 | 0 replies
Hello, I believe this program is fairly new, so I don't know if anyone would, but do any MI investors have experience using the "Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund" through an organization Michigan Saves?
Jay Hinrichs
How U.S. can lower housing prices? And Could Trump look at Broker model as Broken?
20 November 2024 | 45 replies
Affordability is about 1:3So yeah on the surface it looks like a big difference, but there's a lot of things not controlled for in the stats- There were a crazy amount of houses built in the years just after the war, so housing stock was easy to come by everywhere;- Homes had nowhere near the kind of features they have now - 2 car garages, dishwashers, OTC microwaves, W/D hookups, high efficiency windows, central heat & air conditioning, etc - all those doodads and niceties drive up the cost of housing;- Fewer mortgages were 30 year, so homeowners had to pay (relatively) higher monthly payments;- Rentals were almost exclusively apartments, so there was more supply for buyers;ETCI think these things tend to be more stories that make for good press but aren't really that grounded in reality overall.
Nandy B.
Mold Remediation Quote -- $11K Inflated or Reasonable?
14 November 2024 | 6 replies
If mold remediation is done by a handyman without air sampling or post-remediation testing, it can lead to issues during the sale.
Gio Kattan
PLEASE HELP! - Creative Subjecto Insurance
13 November 2024 | 2 replies
Add the Trust as additionally insured on the new policy.The complication is that the seller no longer holds any interest in the Trust, LLCs, Deed, or Settlement Statement, which my broker says prevents them from being added to the new policy.
Gabe Chase
Experienced Hosts: What's Your Biggest 'Wish I'd Known' Moment?
12 November 2024 | 5 replies
Proper setup from the start can prevent major issues and ensure you're profiting from the start!
Casi Rice
What qualities to look for in a good agent? Trying to learn as a new agent
17 November 2024 | 18 replies
You really have to practice preventive maintenance when trying to ensure a property will cash flow.Knowing the market and helping buyers with ARV potential is a huge step and creates a repeat/return buyer.
John Herold
Best Practices for LVP Floor Installation
13 November 2024 | 3 replies
For future installs is there anything that can be done to prevent this?
Carlos Lez
Fire Marshall requirements
12 November 2024 | 2 replies
He has asked;"Provide protection around water heater or furnace to prevent children from making contact with theseappliances."