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Brian Banks How do you get the funk out???
11 June 2014 | 22 replies
White Water-Based Interior Primer, Sealer and Stain-BlockerYou will need to do the walls, ceiling, and under carpet.If you have any other questions about it just reach out. 
Mark S. Registered Sex Offenders - Avoid The Area?
19 June 2014 | 12 replies
.): $1,500Paint (most rooms need paint): $1,000Roof Shingles: (may or may not need to do; roof missing a few shingles near gutter): $300Dryer Duct (missing a piece that connects from laundry room to outside, quick fix): $100Hot Water Heaters (electric) x 2: $2,000 (which is probably way high, but trying to be conservative).TOTAL ESTIMATED REHAB BUDGET (which is probably sky-high): $9,400ESTIMATED CLOSING COSTS: $5,000 all-inPROJECTED CASH-ON-CASH RETURNS: 14.91%=====================SECTION 8 PROGRAMI really need to educate myself on the Section 8 program. 
Michael Lauther Replace or repair Bathtub and surround with liner?
8 June 2014 | 5 replies
@Michael Lauther - I'm not the most veteran of investors, and I don't know what the cost is to replace it all and do it well vs. just repairing, but I do know one thing from simply personal experience...you don't want to mess with water, as a shortcut could end up costing you a TON more money down the road if the repair doesn't hold up.
Justin B. 50% Rule Expenses: How long / how much?
8 June 2014 | 12 replies
Then one day they realize that the roof needs to be replaced ($6000), the HVAC needs to be replaced ($5000), the hot water heater needs to be replaced ($800), the siding needs repairs ($1000), etc.  
Sam Abe Charge based on number of Occupants
9 June 2014 | 11 replies
However, if your water/sewer/garbage is not individually metered, an associated cost can be increased based on increased unit usage.
Mark S. How Much Would You Pay for This House?
12 June 2014 | 25 replies
Like disappearing water heaters.
Joseph Weisenbloom Should I allow my tenant to fix this?
11 June 2014 | 17 replies
What if the gap they want to caulk is because of water damage or shifting?  
Chad V. Is this a good idea to start out with?
11 June 2014 | 14 replies
The water is actually not separated from us so we know the water bill - ~$60 for both town homes.Therefore, monthly cash-flow without unexpected expenses would be $370-$920.
Paula Smith Lease purchase deal gone terribly wrong...
24 March 2015 | 26 replies
And you've been paying her water bill all this time?
Erik Drentlaw Issue with a tennant, a good thing?
10 June 2014 | 9 replies
So this might be strange and it might even be a good thing, I'm not sure, so I need some help deciphering the situation.In my duplex in Dallas I have tenants that has been with me for almost 2 years now, they have been awesome, pay on time for the most part and keep the place very very clean and tidy.However about 6 months ago they started to complain about little issues every time I saw them.Part of the weather stripping needs to be replace, the threshold needs to be repainted, need a timer to water the foundation.