Kevin Suttles
Out of State Investing
1 September 2019 | 22 replies
Most apply to turnkey, but can also apply to any kind of more DIY investment that requires you to rely on other people to buy/sell, renovate, manage your investment for you.Whether you’re investing out of state or one street over, the number one priority is data - statistical data- on vacancies, maintenance costs, average length of stay, eviction rates and average move out costs, the list goes on. don’t put your money into a new market without getting a firm handle on the data first.
Casey Walker
Fire sprinkler system installation cost
10 February 2020 | 3 replies
I took courses in the design & installation of FSS & was allowed to do it all myself.
Tyler Speelman
Heat pump on the ground to heat/cool third floor, dumb idea?
11 September 2019 | 9 replies
HVAC contractor went to replace today with a lift and realized the roof was not flat and does not feel safe or comfortable removing old heat pump and installing new heat pump on the roof.
Dennis Gallof
Smart Keypad Lock That You Can Change Code Over Internet/App?
28 September 2019 | 20 replies
Hi,I want to install a smart keypad lock that I'll be able to access over the internet or app that will allow me to change the keypad code; can anyone recommend one that you currently use that has this function?
David London
How do you monitor your contractor 2 states away?
25 September 2019 | 26 replies
For the next job have a tight contract with no pay until the job or a portion of the job is done and pay in installments.
Jeff D.
section 179/writing off apartment turns all at once
15 October 2019 | 2 replies
It's heavily dependent on the facts and circumstances, and full of caveats and journeys through flow charts.If you're trying to DIY a tax return that includes a 10 unit apartment building rehab today, on the extended deadline, chances are probably near 100% that you will need to later amend this tax year or file a 3115 in the future.
Jan Milberg
Smart sensors for peace of mind.
18 October 2019 | 6 replies
Essentially the iHomes are another reference to make sure the thermostat is registering correctly.I haven't installed a water leak monitor.
Brittany King
What should I look for in a property manager?
24 October 2019 | 10 replies
There are a lot of great PMs out there, so definitely don't want to make it seem like looking for a PM is the wrong way to go.For many DIY landlords and real estate owners here on BP, you want to factor in some of those expenses/costs on the front end so you have a more precise outlook on whether it is going to generate enough positive cash flow for you.
Nicole Assali
Flooded basement should I call insurance ?
27 October 2019 | 15 replies
This morning i call the insurance company and explain to them the situation and how the city was at fault for this, They said I am covered to get everything fixed but they would obviously bring my premiums up they didn’t say how much the premiums would go up, I went to the house today and took a few pictures of the damage is not that bad I had installed some vinyl flooring directly on the concrete so that’s not going to be an issue it will dry out and it’s not going to swell up.