Don Konipol
The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies
During times of uncertainty, lenders stop lending, or they increase underwriting requirements, or the property hasn't gotten to the "repair & rehab phase" and isn't "lendable" and so on and the DOS is called.
Shaylynn O'Leary
Advice: New Investor/Small but Mighty Portfolio/ Long Term Game Plan
21 December 2024 | 20 replies
I talked to numerous California investors in real life and phone/Zoom calls who have lost money in far away OOS markets, mostly Midwest markets (e.g. repairs, capital expenses, bad tenants, properties vandalized while under renovation, evicted tenant stole all the appliances, property managers with high fees or overcharging for repairs).
Scott MacComb
Contract with general contractor on house flip
31 December 2024 | 13 replies
A contractor may offer a 1-year warranty for general repairs and a 5-year warranty for structural components.Discuss any guarantees or warranties on work performed and materials used.
Vaughn J Smith
Single family home (former rental) for sale in slow market
20 December 2024 | 10 replies
Initially after management fees, repairs and PMI i was losing about $250 per month.
Liz Lynn
Mobile Home Rentals
18 December 2024 | 2 replies
Maintenance can also be a factor—while newer homes may require minimal upkeep, older units might need more frequent repairs, particularly for things like plumbing or HVAC systems.Some things to pay close attention to:Zoning and Permits: Check local zoning laws and permit requirements to ensure you’re allowed to place a mobile home on your land and rent it out.
Melanie P.
WARNING - Justin Goodin is Operating as Goodin Development
23 January 2025 | 30 replies
For example the first text on Goodin Development's web page says:"We build premium, market rate communities throughout Indiana and help busy professionals invest in real estate, without the hassle of having to analyze properties, manage tenants, or deal with any repairs."1) Where has Goodin Development built or are you building anything whatsoever?
William Burns
Detroit Housing Commission Section 8 System
18 December 2024 | 5 replies
The landlord is required to repair EVERYTHING!
Alberto Freites
The Miami Market is Overrated?
27 December 2024 | 66 replies
So there will be the cost of the inspections (not cheap) and the cost of the repairs.
Richard Schubert
Stabilizing a “C” neighborhood SFR: Curious how long for others.
16 December 2024 | 4 replies
Using these, you should be able to get most maintenance issues addressed in less than 90 days.One other thing, different tenants prioritize different repairs.
Mike Johnson
What to expect in Property Management
16 December 2024 | 9 replies
Find a renter, qualify them, move them in, collect rent, oversee repairs, re-sign leases, move them out, turn the unit, rinse and repeat.