Most lenders will also not lend to the buyer if there are health and safety issues, for example, unfilled pools (apparently drowning is not a danger but falling in and getting hurt is), cracked/uneven concrete in driveways or patios, etc.So these costs will not be present in every transaction but something to think about.Best of luck!

The hoa just redid the outsides of the units within 2 years, and the inside of this unit needs no work.Tenant currently in place, on a one year lease set to expire April 2015, paying $900 per month LL is currently paying for electric and Internet, approximately $65 and $33 per month respectively (per current owner)$367 for HOA (hoa includes exterior/grounds/pool/patios/cable/water/trash as well as flood and hurricane insurance I'm told by current owner that taxes are $606 annually, as investment property The owner says she is also paying $15 monthly for Renters insurance.So in short:45,000 asking price  Income -900 total monthly rental income Expenses -65 electric33 internet50.5 taxes367 hoa 15 renters insurance 530.5 total monthly expenses (not including mgt fee, vacancies, maintenance, etc) 10800 annual income6366 annual expense Conclusion/questions/my thoughts:1) As seen above, this deal fits neither the 50% rule, nor the 2% rule.

Hi everyone, I bought a garden flat and I’m the only one with direct access to the garden and only my patio opens to the garden.

Literally every other house has a giant plastic cylinder in their front yard. 

I got this tip from a floor re finisher, who even recommended covering the floor with plastic to keep the enzyme liquid in the floor for longer before evaporating.

The internals are mostly plastic, allowing them to easily be broken with a specialized tool, or even a screw driver, and show no external signs of forced entry.  

She has no idea what a rathole looks like, but she is terrified the squirrel is going to get into the house through a crack in the back concrete steps that lead up to the enclosed back patio.

I had the floor replaced and the guy put down a plastic barrier and used some "heavy duty" spray from Home Depot.

4br/3ba SFR1900+ sqftLot: 6,655 sqftBuilt: 1988Location: Palmdale, CA (Far East side, Think 50th and Ave R) - 60mi Northeast of LANeeds $50K renovations (big ticket items - Kitchen: refinish cabinets (not replace), stone counters, tile backsplash, faucets, appliances, tile flooring, recessed lighting - Master Bath: Stone (or less expensive alternative) counters, recessed lighting, new double mirrors, double faucets, glass shower enclosure, new tub, new toilet, tile flooring, replace broken windows - Back Patio: Refresh and replace all rotted wood on patio cover; paint) -- Main level: laminate wood flooring -- Upper level: Carpet throughout) - Roof Good, Plumbing good, HW Heater may need to be replaced, HVAC will need inspection and cleaning.

Something laid back with a patio or lounge area where we can talk while we have lunch.