Joseph Catalano
Thoughts on Utilities Included
I know what most of the advice will be but I am just curious. I am currently looking at two small apartment buildings, 6 units each, both include all utilities. The concept of including all utilities scares me becau...
Jeremy Salerno
How can I best optimize the utilities in my two-family (MA, USA)
I just purchased a weird two-family house utilities-wise, and would GREATLY appreciate some advice. The house is c. 1910, about 1500 sqft total, both units app. the same size. Note: I had MassSave do an assessment, th...
Doug P.
Where does money come from for repairs in rentals
lets say you find a property for 50k you plan to fix up and rent. do you need your own cash for the down payment and repairs?
Caleb Stevens
Referral for Carpet Cleaners?
Hello! I recently just purchased a duplex in the Pittsburgh market and I am having a tenant turnover in the next feew weeks. I wanted to ask if any of you guys have a reference to Carpet Cleaners who would be willing ...
Dustin Faeth
BED BUGS!! Looking to buy a vacant duplex that the previous tenant claims has bed bugs, but how do I know for sure?
BP,
I looked at a great duplex in Columbus, OH today that is currently vacant...the last tenant had to be evicted and when he moved out, he trashed the place and wrote the words "Bed Bugs" on every single wal...
Will Irving
Need help with a lease
Hi I'm reviewing a lease but don't really understand some of it. I'd like to get a lawyer to help me interpret it but don't know how to not get ripped off.....any ideas?
EXTRA CREDIT: LOL
Some of the lease provis...
Arthur Bailey
I met the tenant during the home inspection
So during the home inspection, the tenant asked if I was the potential buyer. I didn't want to lie and say I wasn't then they have to deal with me later so I said I was. This tenant has been in the property for 4 year...
Corey Dutton
What Has Been Your Biggest Expense in Real Estate Investing?
I had coffee recently with a retired real estate investor of 40 years. We talked about real estate cycles, flipping properties, the meltdown of 2008, and other things. He started telling me about some of his rehab hou...
Kedian Jimenez
Sell at a loss or refi and rent?
Hey everyone! I got a scenario and decision to make. I’m asking for feedback here! I got a property upstate that we are flipping. The value is estimated around $310k but my business partner wants to sell low at $230k ...
Nicole Sun
pros and cons of electric baseboard heating in northeast region
Hi all,
I plan to install electric baseboard in order to remove heating expenses for a multi. The obvious advantage to me is some financial gain. Like to hear some experiences other landlords have with this option. D...