Scott K.
Looking at a MF on Tuesday
14 January 2014 | 5 replies
The furnace is in the attic so that is more likely toast.When looking at the roof you can tell there is problems with at least 10 rafters.Could not even get in the back unit she said she lost the keys.She tried to tell me you could get $900 for the front unit if it was finished....................NO CHANCE lady.This will be a pass for me so the search continues
Gregory Montalto
Handling jealousy (?) from non-investors
15 January 2014 | 32 replies
I had state farm and they were fantastic.Ended up getting a lot of upgrades done to that house (new wiring, new finished bedrooms upstairs, new cabinets and tile flooring).
Curtis C.
The ARV Conundrum
15 January 2014 | 3 replies
When determining ARV I often face a conundrum with the subject property given the variance between houses in good condition, vs flips with high finish out.Lets say these are all comparable properties, brick exterior 1,500 sq ft 3/2/2Comp 1: Sold for 149 well maintained houseComp 2: Sold for 150 some minor updatesComp 3: Sold for 165 flip high level finish outComp 4: Sold for 166 flip high level finish outOur hypothetical subject property is the same as the comps but our exit strategy for it is a rental.
Trevor Lohman
Long Distance Land Lording
11 February 2014 | 54 replies
While I do believe there is a value I am adding to service my owners in attaining properties I couldn't sleep at night if I 1)got them a property that was at 100% FMV 2) charge them erroneous fees.
Dan Redmond
Ready to invest in Massachusetts
28 January 2014 | 15 replies
I bought a home in Massachusetts two years ago and I'm doing 100% renovation I added square footage third bedroom third bath and family room.I'll be finished with the project this spring I will have between 250 and 300,000 in equity.Looking for advice how to move forward with buying and holding should I use my equity?
Eric Weingrad
Bruce Norris Bootcamp Feb 2014
27 January 2016 | 7 replies
ive been swamped as well. trying to finish a big remodel, then get re-focused on REI.
Eric Toff
Interesting request...is it possible or even legal?
28 January 2014 | 7 replies
Everything has been redone in the past 5-8 years; siding, windows, roof, finished basement, added second bathroom, completely remodeled kitchen.
Lou Veiga
1st Flip - Deal Analysis
29 January 2014 | 13 replies
Do I still go ahead and have them re-finished to make them look new or keep as is?
Sylvia B.
Hello from south central Missouri
29 January 2014 | 2 replies
We finished the work in Dec. and found good renters for it right away.Now we're looking for the next house.
Rob Strickland
First encounter with vandalism
14 December 2014 | 7 replies
I called the police who arrived around 20 min later and filled out a report, but they expressed concern that the vandals may return and try to enter the units which contain tools and new finishes.