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Allen Wu Cape Coral Duplex in SE
26 February 2021 | 20 replies
I may just buy flood insurance for sleep at night insurance even though it’s not in the flood zone.
Akshay Bhaskaran Would like to learn practical lessons from Investors here
15 July 2023 | 0 replies
Hi,If any of the investor here is doing a BRRR deal currently in San Antonio or Houston - requesting a small help from you.I would like to learn the entire strategy from start to finish on how you find the property, how you deal with contractors, how do you decide the upgrades, understand the entire process practically, ask questions, and have hands-on lessons.I'd like to be a silent spectator in the process without disturbing you or the team.
Brad T. Domestic Violence in Background Check
27 July 2014 | 7 replies
The risk to you is that they damage the property if they get physical or that they disturb the peace if they flight loudly.  
Joshua Hilliard Married @ STR
29 June 2023 | 2 replies
I want to be able to sleep at least 15.
Jonathan Buelow Quit claim VS Warranty Deed transfer from person to LLC
13 July 2023 | 2 replies
If you say for asset protection what causes you to lose sleep at night that you could do something so atrocious that your insurance company would deny you and someone would sue you personally ?
Jude Cineas How short term rentals can change you.
27 April 2023 | 11 replies
Sleep when you are tired.
Victor So How much of rent to set aside for maintenance/ repair costs?
3 August 2017 | 2 replies
My situation may be very different than yours & I maybe going overboard, but this is what lets ME sleep at night:I set aside 50% of each month's rent for repairs & capital expenses (plus insurance deductibles!).
Mace Moseley Cheapest way to start real estate at 19?
25 August 2021 | 29 replies
After sleeping on it I realized that it wouldn’t hurt trying and I should give it my all if I’m passionate about it.
Zach Keene North Texas lake house Airbnb
6 January 2022 | 5 replies
Sleeps 10. 
David Cole What Could Go Wrong?
29 June 2023 | 10 replies
Here is what I have so far:At any time before, during, after investment:I or any of my team unexpectedly dies, becomes seriously ill, or injuredAn impassable disagreement occurs between any 2 parties of the investment teamA member of the investment team fails(for any reason) to uphold their agreementBefore purchase:Incorrect property valuationInability to secure financing after earnestDuring Financing and purchase:Loan executor fails to follow through with the loan.Loan executor misleads or baits me with incorrect terms and conditionsSeller withdraws contractSeller tries to renegotiate contractSeller withdraws agreement to carry loanTitle issuesDuring rehabilitation:Cost overrun - If the cost to complete a rehab exceeds the estimated cost budgeted.Time overrun - If the allotted time to complete a rehab is exceededUnforseen issues - if issues arise due to unknown/hidden problems, termite damage, mold, etcProblematic Contractors - Contractors that want to increase the bid midway through the job, fail to pay their employees, don’t show up when scheduled, fail to consistently clean, low or no skill, do poor work, fail to carry proper insurance, do not use agreed upon materials and/or finishes, use the “you can’t see it from my house” methodology, dress and/or act not in accordance with accepted job site standards, live or sleep at the job site, steal materials, supplies, and/or tools, attempt to undermine my relationship with my real estate team including agents, investors, other contractors, clients or potential clients, places lien or sues, dies or is seriously injured during project, experiences major life event that prevents or hinders their ability to continue, contractor or their employee dies or is seriously injured on the property, gets OSHA or other governing body violation(s)Code Violations - Red flagged for failing to obtain proper building and/or work permits prior to beginning project, overgrown vegetation, etcProblems Specific to Rental Properties:Tenant does not pay rent or pays lateTenant does not pay utilities/trash serviceTenant causes damage to propertyTenant does not take care of maintenance and/or cleaning of propertyTenant smokes or has pets when these things are not allowedTenant makes unauthorized changes to the property, ie painting walls, removing landscaping.Tenant allows others to move in without adding them to the leaseTenant misused the property, ie drug lab, melting plastic in the oven, spray paint graffiti on shed, parks in unauthorized zones such as the grassSomeone injures themself while on propertyHouse fire, floods, other natural disasterMajor maintenance issues such as roof replacement, appliance malfunction, plumbing leak, etcTenant violates city code, ie noise ordinances, trash and debris in yard, etcUnavoidable costs such as normal wear and tear include failing appliances, scratched/scuffed wood floors, dirty paint, worn carpet, etc.After rehab:Property does not appraise and/or sell/rent for expected ARVInterest rates go higher than expectedProperty tax increaseStricter laws are put in place that prevent finance/refinanceThis is all that I could come up with.