Mike Franco
preventing greasy kitchens and smelly homes.
Has anyone had a greasy kitchen issue despite having a high powered stove hood? Is it difficult getting tenants to use proper ventilation?
The reason your house is greasy is that your range hood is underpowered for t...
Gerardo Lewis
Anyone have any recommendations for a kitchen remodel.
Hey BP, I’m wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a kitchen remodel in Gainesville,fl or surrounding areas. Also if you have a preferred appraiser because I’m also looking for one too. Appreciate the help and r...
Account Closed
FHA Guidelines- What makes a home not qualify for an FHA Loan?
Hi everyone,I just got my first listing as a real estate broker and I noticed some homes around the area don't qualify for FHA financing. The home I listed is in livable condition, it has newer windows, hardwood floor...
Melissa S Vrobel
Oops, I didn't mean to buy a rental
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Harmony.
Purchase price: $317,000
Cash invested: $96,000
I bought this home right before the real estate crash as my primary resi...
Barry Alter
house smells really bad from a dog
I'm in the process of buying a house of which the owner died and the dog stayed in the house for a few months alone (some neighbors brought him food). The entire house smells really bad. Does anyone have any suggestio...
PJ Kolnik
Logan Square - 3 Flat Buy and Hold Under Contract
Hi Bigger Pockets Members in Chicago,Its been a long two months but I'm cautiously optimistic that I just locked down a 3 flat over in Logan Square Hermosa with a https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/2441-N-Avers-Ave...O...
Jon S.
Acct for deposit after broken lease
Background: Tenant broke 1 year lease, which would have ended Dec 9th. She had some late fees accruing and didn't pay October 10th rent, and let me know Oct 12 by text that she was breaking the lease but wanted to sta...
Brad Nowak
Changing to electric heat from radiant in a small apartment building
I have seen properties convert the radiant heat system to electric board heating style during remodels. I am wondering what an average cost per unit would be and what things I should be aware of? These are smaller 650...
Tamir Alush
Looking for an investor-oriented real estate agent (Broward)
I've been hurt with several unsuccessful realtor-buyer relationships in the past few months. I think the biggest issue is with agents who are unfamiliar with investment methodologies and who are unwilling to do the ex...
Aziz Mansaray
Using tenant security deposit for maintenance
Hey folks, so I've heard different perspectives on this issue and I'm curious to know what the bigger pockets community thinks. Is it ethical to use a tenant's security deposit for repainting and cleaning or regular w...