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10 January 2022 | 3 replies
@Randell Harris30 years age difference is not a comp unless the older home has had everything brought up to the same standards (plumbing, electrical, roof, mechanicals).
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10 January 2022 | 4 replies
HVACs break, roofs leak, basements flood, storms cause damage, carpets need replaced, tenants cause damage, tenants don't pay, etc.
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17 February 2022 | 16 replies
I manage my own properties and have learned that I truly love every aspect of it.
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12 January 2022 | 0 replies
I now oversee all aspects of selling parts and providing service on vehicles.
12 January 2022 | 2 replies
The report said all the big things were ok but after the closing I got my own inspection report on the house and found it had rotten wood in the roof, leaking and mold in bathrooms, sinking foundation and a broken HVAC system.
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12 January 2022 | 0 replies
New windows, siding, roof, gutters, front and side porch, landscaping, electrical, plumbing, cabinets, granite countertops, HVAC, etc..
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16 January 2022 | 38 replies
And that made me think about the benefit of also adding pictures of any major work that isn't visible such as replacing the plumbing or roof.
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20 January 2022 | 7 replies
As far as coverage, your major differences in rate will be affected by roof age.
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15 January 2022 | 1 reply
Tenant ObligationsOne advantage of investing in retail properties is that tenants are typically responsible for their leased premises, and the landlord handles everything outside of the tenant’s walls, typically including the roof and structure.
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30 January 2022 | 3 replies
Maintenance on bigger homes like this is a BIGGER expense than normal.Larger roofs, crazy roof lines, multiple HVAC's, grande sized pool equipment, property tax increases.Plus ongoing asset maintenance costs, such as mold forming in a veranda ceiling that needs to be removed and repainted, etc...That out of the way, if there are not a lot of takers for this place, could you do an OWC, or a Lowball.What I mean is there any scenario where you could step up to the plate on your own and buy it?