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21 May 2015 | 62 replies
I also like the speed trap warnings.
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20 November 2011 | 3 replies
If you have termites or some other sort of troublesome insect, you certainly want to get that inspection.I think home inspections are pretty useless.
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18 September 2012 | 17 replies
I have found infestations by observing only a quarter inch mud tube (all that was visible at that house).Now my advice: Make any purchase contingent on a wood destroying insect inspection and hire a professional and accompany him/her during the inspection.
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14 January 2013 | 18 replies
But not in 1 month (Gods in Section 8 Dept. never do anything in 1 month).
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15 January 2013 | 1 reply
I really want to make this public so other people won't fall into the same trap
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17 January 2013 | 11 replies
It's really whacky here.I’ve seen people get trapped over and over again where they are working off of rental repair estimates and expecting retail ARVs.
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3 February 2013 | 9 replies
Getting anxious to get a tenant is an easy trap to fall into.Make sure your tenants have good income.
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4 February 2013 | 22 replies
Maybe he have more insight in Section 8 in Charlotte and can give you some tips.As PM you must inform the owner with any variance of tenants!
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18 December 2013 | 25 replies
If you've been there a while, I'm sure you know a few that fell into that trap.