
12 October 2016 | 13 replies
Here is a part of the letter, I sent to the seller:The home inspection was completed on September 29th (please see attached) and the following issues were pointed out: 1.The wooden floor frame in the middle unit is deteriorating due to either prior water leak in the bathroom or due to moisture infiltration through the walls and foundation.2.There is evidence of significant settlement under the middle unit bathroom and north closet.3.The settlement of the floor and walls has also resulted in settlement of the roof frame above this area, ceiling shows cracks.4.There is an obvious depression on the roof – water is ponding on the roof above the middle unit, which adds excessive weight on the roof and potential for leaks.5.Asbestos containing material has been found.6.The current bedroom heat installations in the north and south units pose a safety hazard from carbon monoxide, fire and oxygen depletion.7.An electrician performing upgrades did not use ‘arc fault breakers’ in the north and south unit breaker panels, which is required by the national electrical code.8.Upgrades to the electrical system, promised by a real estate agent, have not been completed yet.

24 November 2016 | 52 replies
I had the same issue but gradually came to the realization that there had to be some compromises when you're talking about an $800/mo apartment!

23 August 2016 | 20 replies
I am an electrician by trade and own a 1916 home myself so the commonly frightening buzzwords such as "knob and tube", "plaster walls", and "asbestos tiles" don't carry quite the same weight with me but it will be nice to have someone who is as objective as possible.If you feel comfortable answering, could you share what you budget for repairs on these older properties?

26 August 2016 | 20 replies
One condo association I own a rental at has a different angle the dog policy (max weight and number of dogs rather than breed) that I realize now could achieve the same end without getting too far into the restricted breeds lists and some of those issues (like mixed breeds, ones not named, checking pedigrees, etc, etc).

29 August 2016 | 6 replies
Our goal is to gradually replace my income over 15 years w nice rent-generating properties w long-term tenants (which it seems there are plenty of in our area).

25 August 2016 | 6 replies
They are both overall market generalizations so I wouldn't give either much weight...jus another piece of information.

25 August 2016 | 6 replies
When you say business card, what you really mean is paper weight.

3 September 2016 | 33 replies
The reality is that he has to do weight and viscosity checks constantly on his mud and has to time pump strokes and figure out volume and pressure to make sure his pumps are not leaking or need a packing repaired.

25 August 2016 | 4 replies
As land was cleared for settlement, he gradually moved west and by the late 1870s settled along Beaver Creek near Electra Texas.Dan Waggoner passed away in 1903, and his son, W.

29 August 2016 | 8 replies
But be sure to weight all factors before doing so, in many cases you will do much better but keeping your 401k funds invested and using other sources for funding your personal investments.