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Donny Random Tenant Theft: Is this a civil or criminal?
22 July 2015 | 6 replies
Tenant broken lock off crawlspace door and stole lawnmower.Would this be a civil or criminal matter?
Andrew Bondarchuk Creative ways to raise capital
11 May 2019 | 14 replies
Find some broken furniture on the side of the road or something old and tired at a discounted price from a thrift store, throw some screws in it, some hardware, a coat of paint and sell it for $200.
Theo Hicks What is your funniest, weirdest, oddest, or most embarrassing Real Estate Experience?
8 July 2015 | 1 reply
Long story short, I had forgotten to turn the utilities on for a few days, so the property temperature dropped significantly due to the weather, the waterlines froze, and when I finally had the utilities turned on, the damage was already done.Mother Nature: 1, Theo: 0After a few consults from Serve Pro and local contractors, I ended up spending a few hundred dollars to fix the broken lines and replace the drywall.As I stated earlier, this is one of many mistakes I have made, but I faced all these mistakes head on, learned my lesson, and am now in the process of acquiring my second (and possibly third) investment property!
Ryder Meehan Buy Rental Properties Remotely: To Travel to See or Not?
11 May 2015 | 11 replies
I own a handful of multi-family rentals in Dallas, TX so it's not my very first rodeo but I am still getting my chaps broken in.My realtor in FL has scoped and sent photos of several properties that look great on paper from the finances - low price, high rental potential and favorable comps.  
Michael Anspach Section 8 & DSS 3 Family
4 April 2013 | 6 replies
One time I had a tenant kick in her own front door because she locked herself out and then called the housing authority to tell them her front door was broken.
Raj S First Investment Prop -> Rate this deal
23 June 2011 | 8 replies
There's always little things to be done, whether it's a leaky faucet or a broken gas range, paint or something.
N/A N/A Multi-unit precon to condo conversion
30 August 2006 | 0 replies
At some point a question was raised on condo converting these things, as based on the description, there seemed to be no reason why they couldn't be broken up.
Cody Haptonstall Using Rental Calculator for Vacation Rentals
9 October 2018 | 8 replies
You'll be paying for everything from cable TV to broken dishes.
Chris Sullens My First Real Estate Deal
30 August 2017 | 39 replies
The $13,000 includes:Replacing one entire gable, repairing another gable, tearing out all bathroom tile and old vanities, new flooring (vinyl plank), 4 new ceiling fans, 2 new toilets, 2 new bathroom vanities with new countertops, sinks and faucets, new kitchen counter with new kitchen sink and faucet, paint on all surfaces inside and out (except brick), new doors, new hinges, new cabinet hardware, new bathtub surround, minor carpentry repairs, all new light fixtures, all new switches and outlets throughout, some minor electrician work, minor plumbing work, various minor drywall repairs, gutter repairs, painted concrete porch, new pillar for front porch, doorway thresholds, all new blinds, replacement of a broken window pane, all the appliances, and all the labor.
Jeff Petsche 50/50 Rule: Does this typcially include CAP EX?
27 July 2017 | 3 replies
It is generally broken down as maintenance, CapEx, taxes, insurance, property management, and vacancy.Depending on your local taxes, vacancy, etc, you might find yourself above or below the 50% rule.As far as splitting out $250 per door, this would depend on the individual property.