Gabe,The top theory from the reports I've read and contractors I've talked to is that water got in due to a graded slope towards the house, and a sump pump that was not functioning properly.

Doing the above probably doesn't solve this directly, but by removing and reattaching all the balusters the connections are tight and the glue joints are solid...if that's not the issue then you may need to introduce some other improvement to prevent the wobble.

Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Contributors: Maria Talasz Buy, Renovate, Rent by the Room, Refinance (coming soon)...This BRRRR deal was inspired by the 2023 Bigger Pockets Real Estate conference in Miami after seeing David Greene repeat so many great points about house hacking.

Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Contributors: Maria Talasz Buy, Renovate, Rent by the Room, Refinance (coming soon)...This BRRRR deal was inspired by the 2023 Bigger Pockets Real Estate conference in Miami after seeing David Greene repeat so many great points about house hacking.

Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Contributors: Maria Talasz Buy, Renovate, Rent by the Room, Refinance (coming soon)...This BRRRR deal was inspired by the 2023 Bigger Pockets Real Estate conference in Miami after seeing David Greene repeat so many great points about house hacking.

I would not charge install fee.I have one rental property for about half a year no  so I haven't had to deal with any move out procedures or getting a place "rent ready" since my house hack is a new build but how did you create your "move out instructions" and are you supposed to paint the whole inside every time a tenant moves out? 

I’ve been house hacking for the past few years.

I could , however my remaining entitlement is 211k , and the houses I would be looking at is 450k range so even though the Va loan has much more benefits because of the small remainder I Would need more down payment .  

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