John Thedford
Are Annual A/C Service Contracts Worth The Money?
I have an issue with an A/C unit we had installed last year. The compressor is already fried supposedly because the install tech didn't wire everything correctly. The service company that came out wants to set me up w...
G. Emerson Zollos
How to get rid of 20 years of smoke
I am in the process of purchasing a rehab that has been smoked in for the past 20 years. What are some of the most effective ways of removing the smell to achieve showroom quality short of tearing out every piece of d...
Jeremy Rusnak
Duplex wet crawl space - need opinions/feedback
Hey folks,Just closed on my second duplex last week! This one needs some work but the numbers look good. My particular question today is regarding a wet crawl space.I'm north of Seattle so this is a wet climate, bu...
Bruce Woodruff
A fellow Contractor sent me this.....
CUSTOMER: "How much will it cost to do this job?" CONTRACTOR: "$2,800 Dollars."CUSTOMER: "That's WAY too expensive for this job!!" CONTRACTOR: "How much do YOU think it would cost?"CUSTOMER: "No more than $800 Dollars...
Lalo Alvidrez
How to determine what tenants responsibility is after move
I have a tenant that recently moved out. I had left a cleaning list with the tenant and didn't get a chance to do a walk through before they left. Need less to say they didn't put a whole lot of effort into cleaning ...
Glen Hark
80% Vs 95% plus FURNACE which one to buy
Hi I have to replace my AC and furnace. I live in Michigan. The first quote came in at $5,200 to install a 80% efficiency furnace and an AC unit. For $650 more he will install a 95% plus furnace. My renter pays th...
Zachary Allen
RE Newbie. Vagabond in Detroit
What's up BP? My name is Zack and I'm completely new to the world of real estate. I'm a former college athlete and I've spent most of the last 6 years traveling and living as cheaply as possible. Just started teaching...
J.D. Holifield
newbie seeking opinions
ok so i have a deal i need opinions on. just want to make sure i dont goof up on my first flip.ARV= 175000cost=75000rehap estimation=40000good deal or not?so this property needs: some light foundation work. quote on f...
Dustin Ruff
Running Conduit through Old Chimney
I owner occupy an up/down duplex built in 1900 in Minneapolis, MN. There’s a chimney from the basement through the roof that has 2 vent pipes for the boilers running through it, but is otherwise obsolete. I’d like to ...
Shawn Skaggs
Realistic Reserves for Rentals in Oklahoma
I’m trying to get started investing in rentals in the Oklahoma City area. My question is about realistic reserves when figuring deals. I’ve been using the numbers discussed in a bigger pockets webinar that I attended....