I have a new-construction SFR property under contract, and the seller disclosed that there had been heavy metal contamination in the soil due to mining activity many years ago.

I’m looking to connect with:Partners who can bring resources or experience to the table while I handle the heavy lifting of deal-finding, analysis, and management.Investors interested in deals with clear strategies and long-term potential.While I’d prefer to build a portfolio for the long haul, I understand the market always has buyers.

The Austin metro was among the hottest destinations in the country for where people were moving last year, according to the latest annual ranking from U-Haul International Inc.Austin ranked No. 5 among the top U.S. growth metros in 2024, and Texas was the No. 2 state for move-ins — bested from the top spot after three consecutive years by South Carolina, according to data released Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area took the crown for the top growth metro in the recent list, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina (No. 2); Phoenix (No. 3); and, Lakeland, Florida (No. 4).

Quote from @Chris Mason: They have simulators for heavy equipment operators: bulldozer, backhoe, etc.

However, hauling away a truckload of items and cleaning beyond standard expectations could reasonably be charged to the tenant, as it goes beyond normal use.Goodwill Gesture: Since this tenant was great for 5.5 years—paying on time and caring for the property—you might consider waiving part of the cleaning cost as a goodwill gesture.

Hello, Wondering who folks use in the southwest suburbs for waste hauling/dumpster service, regular pickup. 

Went a bit heavy on the annual taxes due to the increase in the area the past few years.

A rent heavy market, with a shortage, I am receiving regular requests for rentals in these markets.  

So, I would always be wanting to use an appropriate amount of leverage to maximize my investments over the long haul. 2.

Any special process or just fell them and skid them to a landing deck them then haul them off ?