
6 February 2012 | 4 replies
So a $2,610 lien would cost $10-15.The only reason why I am still contemplating is that these fees reduce my effective return.

28 February 2012 | 14 replies
I had some gutters damaged by a hail storm last year, the insurancae company paid about $4.50 a linear foot, prices I heard ran from $4.50 to around $6.50 a linear foot, according to the contractor and the type of gutter used (this is in Dallas)

3 February 2012 | 5 replies
An example (of many potential scenarios) would be they start talking about family, you are able to deduce that there is a huge child support burden that could effect their ability to pay rent.

6 February 2012 | 7 replies
The lot lease will remain in effect so it's best to move at the end of the lease.I'd also recommend talking to the PM at the park the home is located and discussing your plan to move the home.

4 February 2012 | 9 replies
The more people you have in a unit - the more damages you will have as they are not on the lease and do not care.

4 February 2012 | 1 reply
There was water damage and the carpet was removed and mildew on the walls so the bottom portion of two walls was also removed.Since there is no closet and window it can only be utilized as storage.

20 October 2014 | 22 replies
Maybe a lease stipulation will be that by canceling their credit card, they effectively cancel their lease, voluntarily?

18 September 2012 | 17 replies
Here's a good link from the BP archives:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/40854-cost-effective-termite-prevention-strategy-

10 February 2012 | 6 replies
We have maintenance install the washer and dryers so they are hooked up correctly.We use teflon tape,the steel braided hoses wit the high quality washers on the inside.Where the discharge hose goes into the drain we install a strap to the wall so the discharge hose won't fall out when draining and leak.Even given all that if they have an old washer it can give out and water can be released.The simple fix is a drain pan under the washer with a pipe that ties into the discharge pipe in the wall.All of this will cost about 40 bucks or so not including labor.Well worth it than cleaning up a huge leak causing massive damage.We also check the hot and cold water valves the supply lines hook into from the washer.The valves might be gone and partially leaking.Also if the tenant installs the washer and dryer they might over tighten fittings causing bent pipes and damage or under tighten having leaks.Been my experience with over 20 units on a 30 year old building.

17 October 2012 | 55 replies
The revilization will be more effective the more diverse the investment.) and draft a plan to bring back the area.