Pandu Chimata
Fire damaged property
4 July 2024 | 12 replies
This step must be done carefully to avoid further damage.Structural Repairs: Address any structural damage first, including the roof, walls, and foundation.Systems Repair: Repair or replace electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems as needed.Interior Restoration: Once the structural and system repairs are complete, focus on restoring the interior, including insulation, drywall, flooring, and fixtures.Safety and Health Concerns:Air Quality: Ensure proper ventilation and air quality during and after the restoration process to remove smoke odors and contaminants.Mold Remediation: Check for and address any mold growth, which can be a common issue in fire-damaged properties due to water used in firefighting.Final Inspections:City Inspections: Coordinate with the city for final inspections to ensure that the property is safe and habitable.Fire Department Clearance: Obtain clearance from the Fire Department confirming that the property is safe to occupy.I hope this helps, best of luck!
Jacob Wilson
Looking for others in 20s - 30s wanting financial freedom via Real Estate
4 July 2024 | 11 replies
While I no longer have health benefits or vacation time I still get to contribute to my 401K and receive my employer match on that.
Bruce Reeves
Overall guidance advice - summer home
4 July 2024 | 14 replies
You can also charge more nightly for big amenities like a hot tub, game room, or things for kids. - Design: design goes hand-in-hand with amenities for maximizing revenue.
Alexandra Reeves
Air BNB BRRRR- best value add
2 July 2024 | 4 replies
If the competition has hot tubs, you need a hot tub.
Elton Tate
Do You Disclosed Locked Thermostats?
5 July 2024 | 19 replies
My mom keeps hers at 68 due to health reasons so I figured give people an extra degree.
Rae Palin
Great decor and items for STR
2 July 2024 | 7 replies
If you have a mountain cabin maximize the hot tub area and the cabin interior, etc.
Jack B.
Should I let my tenant pay for this AC repair?
2 July 2024 | 8 replies
I told them when they moved in the hot tub and AC were luxury items that came with the house, but if they break I would not be repairing or replacing them.
Lindsay Z.
STR in Bryson City, NC
3 July 2024 | 21 replies
From an amenities standpoint hot tubs are very high on the list, that being said I have in town properties without hot tubs that do very well but it is not an expected amenity.
Laura Winegardner
Newbie mistake - risks associated with installing unpermitted bathroom?
3 July 2024 | 14 replies
Just imagine a guest getting shocked because the GFI was not installed properly, or you hang a chandelier too low over a tub, or wrong type of can light in shower, or.........?
Cherilyn Williams
Tenant with Late Rent Payment Twice within 4 Months!
6 July 2024 | 24 replies
When managing one of my mother’s properties, I went though sheer hell with one of her tenants to get her evicted for nonpayment of rent, while also dealing with my mom’s failing health with dementia.