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Saran Mandhadapu RE Investing - Is owning rental property worth the headache???
27 March 2017 | 4 replies
I gutted the drywall, ripped out the kitchen, pulled up the carpet.
Edmond Claessens Our first flip in Idaho!
20 May 2017 | 20 replies
We stayed in touch with the owners over the months, and after meeting up a couple times and some negotiations we were under contract.I'll keep it simple to the details but let me know if you have any questions.4 bed - 3 bath - 3 car garage - SFHPurchase price: $160K1st Loan: $112,0002nd Loan carried by sellers: $49,000Down payment: $2,500Rehab Cost: $13,000Real Estate fees and closing cost: $8,900Basic list of repairs: carpet, vinyl tile floors, vinyl plank flooring, faucets, toilets, light fixtures, thermostat, interior paint, appliances, gutters, backsplashes, resurfaced counter in kitchen with an epoxy countertop, re-stained all cabinets throughout the house, added pulls to all cabinets, new kitchen sink & faucet - finished it off with some light staging for photos and to help it sell quicker!
Andy N. Where are you buying your supplies?
30 March 2017 | 4 replies
I use Barnett (catalog/website) for most of my plumbing and kitchen needs (although now that they have been bought out by Home Depot their prices have increased somewhat).
Bill Dodge List of excessive damages that can be deducted from deposit
28 March 2017 | 13 replies
Possibly using a professional third party vendor for the pre-inspection is a great idea, give a copy to the owner and tenant Excessive holes in walls Broken tiles or fixtures in the property Plumbing backups Repainting where a tenant has repainted from the original color Tears, holes, stains or burn marks in carpets Missing or damaged blinds Broken windows and window screens Broken doors and locks Broken or damaged appliances Excessively Dirty Pest control if you see Bugs and or fleasJunk or trash left behind Past Due rent Fees incurred from fines from the association due to the tenants conduct or lack thereof Water damage to hardwood floors Missing outlet covers Remotes for garage or gate if not returned Rekey of locks if tenants did not return the keys Unpaid utilities, as long as they were part of the lease agreement Undoing a tenant alteration This is a sample of things that are usually considered to be normal wear-and-tear and should not be deducted from a security deposit: Slab or plumbing leak Normal rug wear.
John Calafato FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY
28 March 2017 | 4 replies
Things like appliances, roof and carpeting replacements can be costly.
Miles Davis Quick! Need Advice on Multifamily Foreclosure
28 March 2017 | 3 replies
I feel really bad the owner is going to foreclose and would hate for this property to slip thru our hands.Here are the details/numbers:4 Unit Multifamily Apartment Building in DCEach Unit has a living room, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining area, 1 bedroom with back porch that can be converted into a 2nd larger bedroom (1bed/1bath w/ convert-able porch)Current owner has less than $80,000 remaining on loanMarket Rents in the neighborhood are about $1500 for a 2bed/1bath or $1100 for a 1bed/1bathTenants paying aprox $800-900 in rent (below market rent)A similar property was recently sold for $360k, immediately gutted and rented to Section8 where I'm pretty sure they are getting market rents and should be able to pay down property rather quickly.Please HELP!!
Ryne V. How to proceed w potential lease option
26 April 2017 | 15 replies
.• A kitchen with a sink that cannot be made of an absorbent material such as wood.
Christian Ordonez Closing on my first investment property
28 March 2017 | 4 replies
It's area specific sometimes based on the taste but here in California my top 3 would be master bedroom with walk in closet, kitchen, and then yard if applicable.
Owen Henry New Member From Southern Ontario
29 March 2017 | 4 replies
Hello, I'm Owen, I am a new user from the Kitchener, Ontario area and i am just beginning my journey in real estate investment with my friend and business partner Alex.
Eric Yang Handyman/Contractor Referral for SFR in East Palo Alto, CA
19 November 2016 | 3 replies
Looking to and not limited to replace flooring, interior repaint, recess lighting, update bathroom, update kitchen, windows, and landscaping.