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Angela Miller Calling Cen NY!! Financing & Neighborhoods in Central NY-Syracuse
29 December 2018 | 10 replies
The FHA says that examples of such problems include but are not limited to the following: Missing handrailsCracked or damaged exit doors that are otherwise operableCracked window glassDefective paint surfaces in homes constructed post-1978 (because of lead paint hazards)Minor plumbing leaks (such as dripping faucets)Defective floor finishes or coverings (worn through the finish, badly soiled carpeting)Evidence of previous (non-active) wood-destroying insect/organism damage where there is no evidence of unrepaired structural damageRotten or worn-out counter topsDamaged plaster, sheetrock or other wall and ceiling materials in homes constructed post-1978Poor workmanshipTrip hazards (cracked or partially heaving sidewalks, poorly installed carpeting)Crawl spaces with debris and trashLack of an all-weather driveway surface=================There are many areas, however, where the FHA does require problems to be remedied in order for the sale to close.Electrical and Heating The electrical box should not have any frayed or exposed wires.All habitable rooms must have a functioning heat source (except in a few select cities with mild winters).Roofs and Attics The roofing must keep moisture out.The roofing must be expected to last for at least two more years.The appraiser must inspect the attic for evidence of possible roof problems.The roof cannot have more than three layers of roofing.If the inspection reveals the need for roof repairs and the roof already has three or more layers of roofing, the FHA requires a new roof.Water HeatersThe water heater must meet local building codes and must convey with the property.Hazards and NuisancesA number of conditions fall under this category.
Daniel F. Harb Did I Mention I HATE The Stock Market?......
24 December 2018 | 70 replies
I don't think there is anything wrong with putting 50% down on investments and having at least $500 in cash flow per unit.
Russell Gronsky Higher Yield Spread and the Economy
22 December 2018 | 3 replies
When economy goes down the tenants tend to move to cheaper warehouse space at less rent per sq ft or back into their home office to try and save costs. 80% of small business especially office work on small profit margins so any major shift they feel it more.Apartments in certain classes people think they are darlings and can't do any wrong.
Curtis Sharpe Findin deals in Canada
6 April 2019 | 10 replies
Just look at the less desireable house in the best neighborhood and you cant go wrong.
Kat Theo Convert a Commercial Property into Residential
22 December 2018 | 6 replies
Work numbers backwards to get price range you want considering building is sound and nothing wrong with it.You have to decide on such a small property if the hassle is worth it.
Mary Jay What is your criteria to know when its too much work for a rental
2 January 2019 | 13 replies
On sfh cash flow minimum $300, multiunits $200 per door.Good Luck.If you cant refinance and get your money out, here is my thought process (correct me if I am wrong)Lets say I put in 30K of rehab and cant get the money out through refinance.
Eric Hamilton better to donate or sell
23 December 2018 | 12 replies
I didn't I know everything I did wrong now.
David Carte Out of state investor looking to build a team in Montgomery, AL
22 January 2019 | 3 replies
There is a lot to learn, you have to avoid prairie soil, you'll want to stay away from the Coliseum  Plume  (an area that experienced soil contamination) as well as sections of town that have a lot of violence but look like cheap deals (so many out of state investors get really burned). 
Nicolas Sartor Title Company in SoCal for assignments and double closes
23 December 2018 | 1 reply
Double closings without disclosing what you are doing is not legal in CA,(maybe I'm wrong) a majority of wholesalers out here will assign contracts using their LLC and/ or assignee, for that you can use any title company you want. 
Megra Spells Developing off interstate
26 December 2018 | 10 replies
Has a town address and county roads.Most of the acreage is viable for development per a previous soil study.There are federal Grant's to assist with infrastructure.