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14 November 2024 | 6 replies
Unfortunately being a rookie I went with an inspector that came from a company that had a solid website and the inspection failed to spot many items.
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12 November 2024 | 6 replies
There are a few items I have no idea about, I'm hoping someone here has some experience in the field and can provide a ball park means of estimate 3 costs:1.
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13 November 2024 | 5 replies
This has helped me in the past when a unit has been damaged and/or small items are misplaced like silverware, pots/pans, etc.
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13 November 2024 | 2 replies
This time, she agreed, and the sale finally went through.This experience reminded me how seemingly minor items can hold enormous sentimental weight.
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15 November 2024 | 7 replies
The master would pay for the business items like - car, office, paper, etc.
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13 November 2024 | 9 replies
Here’s a quick checklist to cover your bases:Property Condition: Get a thorough inspection to assess major items like the roof, foundation, and HVAC—this helps you plan for any big repairs.Financials: Account for all costs, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management fees if applicable.
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14 November 2024 | 10 replies
By making partial dispositions, you can also avoid subsequent recapture on these items when you go to sell.
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12 November 2024 | 10 replies
This is a risk item.
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15 November 2024 | 12 replies
Since you’re learning on the fly, there are many more unexpected items that you have still yet to encounter.
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11 November 2024 | 36 replies
In addition, several items can be done simultaneously (I highly recommend this to save time as time is your enemy) such as doing the exterior siding or stucco at the same time interior rough electrical and plumbing is going on.Foundation is always first and rough framing follows that (which includes windows and exterior doors).