Sam Leon
OK, my tenant moved out without any warning...
12 September 2013 | 27 replies
So they will lose the deposit AND I am planning, although I realize I will probably never see it, to assess fees for maintenance, carpet, cleaning to the 3 large credit companies, so that future landlords or credit agencies will see the outstanding charges, then I will turn over these expenses to a contingency collection service.
Cameron Ellis
Buy and Hold in Detroit? Your Opinion
12 September 2013 | 30 replies
Usually too high, but I know people who are paying 1/10th of what they should.A couple days ago the city announced they'll be doing the first citywide assessment in decades.Detroit to reassess all property valuesThey've previously maintained the fiction that they're doing rolling assessments but they just haven't had the staff do make more than a token effort, and they benefit by leaving assessments too high of course.You can challenge the assessment, first with the city and then with the state if necessary.
Michael Noto
Going From Well Water to Public Water
4 September 2013 | 8 replies
Assuming the water hookup is already available at the street and there is no special fee/assessment for that, you're probably looking at between $1500-3000 for the lateral from the street to the house.I know in Atlanta, it's about $900-1000.
Joey C.
Plumbing Issues
4 September 2013 | 9 replies
Or perhaps just have a plumber come in to assess the issue from your side so you will at least have a paper trail.
John Thies
Newbie needing advice
4 September 2013 | 5 replies
on the assessment and tax portion of the comp for 2012 the market value improved is 65,000.
John Schnyderite
Likelihood of mold?
5 September 2013 | 4 replies
Hi John.I would say based on your assessment that damage to the structural wood members is pretty high.You could go for a more in-depth inspection, or just consider that if the lower walls were wet then yes, the drywall and even some amount of the wood structural members would need to go.Structural IntegrityThe only way the structural wood would NOT need to be pulled out would be if the drywall was removed shortly after the moisture affected it and it was properly dried.
Meggie G
Rental property flooring
5 September 2013 | 5 replies
I agree with your assessment on tile throughout, I think its very unattractive and screams rental.
Khouri Rice
Need some advice
6 September 2013 | 11 replies
It also requires one to assess their realistic present status - including skills and financial.
Qasiym Glover
help with a potential deal
9 September 2013 | 12 replies
A quick and easy formula to use that will keep you safe in this price range would be to identify the real ARV (after repair value) which has nothing to do with county assessed records, but sold comps in the area that were like kind and in move in great condition.
Matt Perdue
Cash out refinance on a investment property
9 September 2013 | 14 replies
I'm going to purchase a investment property for 40k the tax assessment value is 130k.