Lawson Cronic
What I have learned from being around Real Estate
I have been around Real Estate since 10 years old and over 9 years I haven't garnered a lot of knowledge, but the one thing I have realized is Real Estate Investing is basically simple as this. Buy a house, rent out t...
Chris Dulla
Illegal garden unit
Recently purchased a multi-family duplex down (foreclosed property) that has a basement unit that sets up perfectly for a one bedroom one bath rental unit. There is common stairway access to the unit, and considering...
Michael Lenahan
Carroll Park - SFH - Buy and Hold
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Phila.
Purchase price: $40,000
Cash invested: $41,500
Link to photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YqAx8eakL3VwhzY79
5503 Master S...
Michael Downs
Renting mother in law suite/basement unit
I’m relatively new to REI. I am looking for my second property and found an off market 2 flat with unfinished basement in a transitional neighborhood in Chicago. The numbers are OK with only a 5% cash on cash with on...
Lesley M.
Tenant complaints about uneven floor
Hi folks,
My new tenant was placed in my St Louis property last December. Since then, she’s had a multitude of complaints about various issues big and small. I’ve spent $10k to fix issues like new HVAC and fridge.
S...
Christopher Smith
Development of Condos vs. Townhomes vs. Apartments
Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my post. I am not new to real estate; however, I am going through my first new development of 29 units. I am developing my first vacant pieces of land to accommod...
Karim Shah
Duplex to a SFH
Hi, i'm wondering what would be the procedure to convert a multi family (duplex) to a single famiy house? Has anyone done this?
Brett Weaver
Textured ceiling removal
I see a lot of topics about dealing with popcorn ceiling, but I have a slightly different case. I've embedded an image. It looks like it was "stamped". To me it's not as bad to look at as popcorn, but my wife is ad...
Rachel Reese
House Hacking, As is Sale, And A Failed CO Inspection
Hi everyone,
I'm under contract for my first property, a duplex (as-is sale) located in Mantua, NJ. Closing is under 2 weeks and I failed the CO inspection. My biggest concern is this line: "Deck stairway and the de...
Tommy B.
Landlord's responsibility?
According the New Mexico State Bar a landlord must:
Supply running water, a reasonable amount of hot water and reasonable heat in the dwelling unit at all times.
I assume that means making sure the plumbing, hot wate...