Sharad M.
What does two meters and one boiler mean?
Hello all,
So I am looking to buy this duplex and I noticed that it has two separate gas meters, but only one boiler. I called the gas company to find out about what all I need to do to separate the utilities and thi...
Robert Durden
Housing Hacking in Colorado Springs
Hi all! I am currently house hacking a condo in Washington, DC that nets me $10 per month! There is definitely a space trade off but currently have two low key renters that are covering all my expenses, utilities, etc...
John Chung
Tenant application with low credit score - how to reply
Hey all,
New landlord here. I recently got someone looking to rent my unit. Unfortunately, this individual has less than standard credit score (close to 500). Also has outstanding collections on some credit cards....
Robert Ellis
Columbus Ohio Replacement Window Cost
Hi All, We have a project that we need to replace about 44 windows above grade and 2 block windows. I've been quoted over $400 per window installed by at least 2 contractors. We've gotten windows for less than $200 pe...
Michael Ashe
Renting out my primary residence and buying a new primary
Back again but with a little more info. I want to get started in real. Estate investment, what's my current primary residence in Knoxville, TN. I've done the math roughly and honestly the cashflow is coming out much l...
Andrew Bosco
Determining Demand in your area using Furnished Finder
Hey all, I see quite a few posts involving determining if an area is good for MTR be it the demand/supply/pricing. So, I want to add some value here. I'll use my current home city to show you the process. 1. Here's my...
Bryce Nerland
Why don’t rent prices boom along with property prices?
I bought my first property in 2013. I paid $65k for a townhouse and rented it for $780 at the time. This was an average deal bought off of the MLS in a C neighborhood. Today, the price to purchase the same property wo...
Jeff S.
Coming out of Portland Oregon
Sold property in the city and looking to replace. Open to ideas, not liking what I am seeing so far. Will pay tax rather than buy something undesirable. Looking westside Portland, will be back at beach looking around....
Robert McEachern
Laundry in Unit?
Hello All:I just purchased a 4-plex which has washer/dryer hook ups in each unit. I was speaking with a colleague about his rentals and he told me "I got some advice a long time ago that said, never install washer/dr...
Heather Pelletier
Depreciating Markets
I've read people saying one of their worst mistakes was buying in a depreciating market. ( I'm assuming they paid full market value) Does it make sense to buy in a depreciating market if the price is 40 cents on the ...