
14 June 2020 | 5 replies
‘Winterization MoldCrime, heat index, walkability, schools AsbestosPoor location, busy street, etc.TermitesDryvit, synthetic stuccoUrea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI)RadonNo parkingAge of propertyOld or no windows, unsecured building (SimpliSafe.com)Knob & tube electrical (60A), grounded outlets every 11’, GFI’sUnderground oil tanks, oil heatGravity or steam heat, octopusRoofing: Flat roofs, slag, slate, Yankee guttersPests: fleas, squirrels, bats, bed bugs, rats, etc.Chinese drywallNo firewallBelow sea level, slabLead paint (prior to 1978)>60% rehab, new construction guidelines & building codes (i.e.

6 June 2020 | 31 replies
v=xqhDooo6H6UI'm in the middle of piecing together my "boots on the ground" team.

6 September 2020 | 12 replies
If it were mine I (MIGHT) spray it white, and put shutters on it and add windows in place of the boarded up openings.As well as add a see through commercial style door on both ends of the hallway (rape and other attack prevention) if the area called for it.Cement a few park style BBQ's into the ground on each side (split them up to prevent tenants arguing) and park style trash cans chained to the ground (with lawn personnel responsible for changing out the bags).A repave and paint of the lot (might be a lender requirement).A commercial awning with WELCOME on it (in a bad neighborhood not everyplace seems welcome).The building name and address (easy for Police and visitors to read from the road).Some leasing signs and good look at the roof regarding replacement (for leaks) because the building looks neglected.Good bright lighting (up high on the building) around the building and parking lot at night, and no bushes (hiding places for attackers).I said (MIGHT) above, because I'd need to take a drive around the area and see the competition, to decide what I wanted to offer to make the building competitive without overspending.Also, I'd do that drive and crunch the numbers on it before being locked into a purchase contract for it, because it might be a pass instead of a buy.

22 September 2020 | 4 replies
Change any numbers to fit your boots on the ground knowledge.I will use 8 years and not NPV calc, just to give the discussion some Magnitude.

21 September 2020 | 2 replies
If you buy right, you can hit the ground running and just start collecting $, but they tend to be expensive when buying turnkey per se.

9 October 2020 | 10 replies
Also, look for groups that have boots on the ground in each market that know the specifics of investing in that area.How many loans have you closed in this month?

14 October 2020 | 4 replies
I'm an active investor located in northern Indiana and available for consulting/boots on ground, and/or partnerships.

7 October 2020 | 2 replies
The home had several safety issues, where multiple outlets needed to be grounded, all the windows were old / missing, cracks throughout walkway, water in the basement (inspector is not legally allowed to say mold exists, but noted several stains from water).
15 December 2020 | 5 replies
The only difference is you need to communicate with Realtors, (boots on the ground) clients, and title companies/attorneys.

12 December 2020 | 3 replies
I'd like to mix it up between BRRRR and flips.I know basically every decent market is competitive right now, but I don't mind the grind, I'm looking to connect with agents now, and hit the ground running in January!