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1 September 2021 | 3 replies
Do some research....This is serious stuff, and no not only because you can harm yourself, but possibly more importantly, 'they' (media, Govt) have made mold a huge issue.
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10 September 2021 | 8 replies
Talk with an advisor that knows this stuff (tax, attorney, financial advisor, etc.).
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2 September 2021 | 1 reply
I used the MSI stuff for a few different homes and (installing it myself and having floorers install it) I found it to be horrid to work with.
2 September 2021 | 8 replies
If you put it in more long term buy and hold stuff then you will likely need to continue a real job for quite a while.
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5 September 2021 | 3 replies
They are doing BTR there but you would need the whole amount for their stuff, but check their website and podcast and it might give you some ideas.
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9 November 2021 | 5 replies
Mine would.say if less than 500 worth of stuff (yard sale proces) then I can the property back.My next trick if needed is to call code enforcement and have them put up a 24 hour notice to vacate as property is not habitable without utilities.
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2 September 2021 | 6 replies
Until then, I can put in time on nights and weekends for real estate stuff.
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4 September 2021 | 9 replies
Learn all the stuff that goes into making a house function and what they cost to repair and to replace and their lifespans.
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11 October 2021 | 14 replies
Whats important to me: #1 cashflow, rent ready although I can handle a little cosmetic stuff, nice neighborhood, parking, laundry. 3-4 families in my area are 350-500k.
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6 September 2021 | 4 replies
Left me a house full of stuff on Friday of that same holiday weekend and a tenant scheduled to move in Sunday morning.