Hello all,My two partners and I are finally getting into looking at properties and I was hoping I could get some input from some more seasoned investors in my area regarding CapEx.I have seen a few ways to go about es...

This is an interesting read on what the state is proposing be done to correct the lead water pipe issue in pre-1951 Milwaukee homes; more than 70k homes would be affected and some of the costs may pass on to the owner (est. 6k-10k per property)http://wuwm.com/post/city-considers-mandate-requir...There is a brainstorming meeting this Saturday to try to come up with alternative options.

Once we close we, we'll clean the house out and maybe do a couple hundred bucks worth of work.

I got a call in Milwaukee for someone living in Milwaukee but trying to sell a commercial property in Ohio, IL.  

It may cost a few bucks, but over time it will save you thousands.  

If they don't budge it's not worth the fight for the few hundred bucks.

So should I "Just Do It" like Nike says and do smaller mailings every month, or just get bang for my buck and save up a few months, and reach more people with a larger mailing?

i got paid , but the guy was trying to save a buck and it was the old saying " penny wise and dollar foolish" 

Once you have that, then you can either have him finish it or hire someone else.I know in Milwaukee you can check to see if contractors are licensed on the gov't website, so maybe see if Buffalo has the same option.Also with every contractor that you hire, call their insurance company and have yourself added as an additional insurer.

A officer has a stressful enough job why would they want to live in a high crime area to save a few bucks on rent, they have family friends etc and would not want to risk their loved ones lives