Sounds horrible and always so frustrating when you just needed a service to be performed.I had the issue with the electrical inspection for the new pool panel in AZ.

Just started a new RE company geared towards managing real estate investments for others. 

@Freddy Hernandez you've gotten some great advice in this post, so I won't rehash all that.When we're evaluating a new property, we consider a couple of things.HISTORY If you're dealing with a seller directly, ask them for the most recent 12 months of bills. 

Thoughts on a new construction build with propane. 

Samantha Reeves,Thank you for your reply I went through the Handbook , and although it's quite detailed , it seems to me that as Long as the Roof is in Good shape, there is no Peeling Paint on the Exterior of the house, and that the HVAC system is in working order , as well as there are no Safety hazards regarding  the property/house.What I'm not sure on though , is what if there's Some rotten wood on the exterior and or you want ( Need ) another $5,000 to upgrade the house .....new cabinets, faucets, flooring, re-paint the inside ?

I'm looking to invest in self-storage in the smaller cities and towns surrounding the Twin Cities area and am debating between two options: buying land and building a new facility or purchasing an existing one.

As a new investor you have many more options to invest than a larger investor.  

Hey all,I am the cofounder of a new property management group on Oahu.

Hello BiggerPockets community! I'm Ali from Kansas City, passionate about real estate investing for 2-3 months. I'm particularly passionate about single family and small multi-family (2-4 plex) real-estate.
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Did you overcome them or did you seek new partners?