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28 October 2015 | 61 replies
It's likely not worth suing the realtor, lawyers cost a lot of money.
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1 November 2015 | 73 replies
It'll cost a few hundred bucks but, if the house is indeed above the flood elevation for the area, it can save a lot of money on insurance.I did one for the duplex I live in and my flood insurance went from $1300/year to $360/year.
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10 May 2013 | 5 replies
Welcome Eric Manthey - I am very interested in your experience on this Costa Rica development!
7 December 2009 | 5 replies
I have been re investing for 6 years and have never done the court house steps, thinking I should for flip deals, live in Contra Costa County in Calfornia.
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7 August 2014 | 10 replies
It cost a little more to have this done and in most places it is not required because code exist but it has proven to be well worth it for me.I hope this helps
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16 January 2018 | 5 replies
Or the same cost as a used elec. stove, which is what I'd do.
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13 March 2014 | 15 replies
I lied to my banker and told her I would get the closing cost as a gift from a family member.
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18 May 2013 | 19 replies
The cheap properties will give you a higher risk of bad tenants who can cost a fortune and paying all cash for a property means you're putting all your eggs in one basket and not taking advantage of the benefits of leveraging.If you ever have questions about the turnkey companies, don't hesitate to reach out.
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10 July 2018 | 121 replies
I'm currently house hacking a rental in Costa Mesa (and it's going very well!)
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18 January 2017 | 0 replies
This makes the inspection cost a bigger factor- at what point do you just look and make a judgement?