Understanding and mastering the ARV estimation process can significantly enhance your ability to secure favorable financial terms and maximize the potential returns on your investments.

Lender is saying it’s impossible though It would be one thing if it was an inch of gangway (not the building itself) between two houses in an urban area, but six feet of building?

Generally for every inch a slab will have an R-value of 0.5-0.7, so a 6 inch slab will have an R-value of 3-5.

Inching closer to the 7% mark, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed to 6.90%, up from 6.77% last week and notably higher than the 6.50% recorded a year ago, according to Freddie Mac data.After a period of smaller rate movements offering some relief to homebuyers, recent signals from the Federal Reserve hinting at delayed rate cuts have sparked an upward trend.Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, emphasizes that strong economic and inflation data are driving this shift.

Are you a New York landlord looking to enhance your rental property's success while making a positive impact on the community?

I’ve run into a dispute with my property manager and am hoping to hear how others might handle this situation.The property manager just turned over a nicely updated apartment and in addition to the normal repairs and painting, installed new 2 inch blinds and ceiling fans in the apartment.

This can enhance the property value for a fast sale, so they can pull their capital back out to do it again.As always, best thing to do is ask, but also be skeptical and perform your own due diligence.

However, it may be feasible to cut along the grout lines and remove a section of the tile, perhaps a 3'x3' area right inside the entryway, and replace it with a different flooring material that matches the tile but offers enhanced slip resistance.

Being accidental landlords for a couple of years shows you're already ahead in the real estate game.Connecting with others in the community will surely enhance your journey.

(In fact keep a half inch gap between the wood and the brick.)