Luke Babich
HVAC upgrades: should we install Ductwork or a Mini-Split?
New 4-family property.At Arch Buyers, my business partner and I just bought a 4-family property in St. Louis County. The two upstairs units have brand new duct-work. There are furnaces in the attic to provide forced a...
Barbara G.
DIARY OF OUR FIRST BRRRR IN OUR REAL ESTATE LIFE
Well here we are closing today on our First BRRRR. We got it for $72,000 and it needs approx $25,000 worth of renovation and we think it will rent for $950.00 for each 2 bedroom i bath and garage. This is our 3rd d...
Kristina Kendall
Inspection shows major issues - 2 days left of contingency period
TL:DR - my inspection contingency expires on Friday so I need to make a decision on this duplex in the next 2 days. I want it...and I THINK the repairs are reasonable...but I might be naive about what I'm getting myse...
John P.
Does this seem like a good deal?
I'm looking to buy my first investment property in Southern California. I found one that I really like, partly because it seems to be relatively low-maintenance for my first property, but my calculations put my ROI on...
Tapiwa Wakatama
Nervous about possible 1st deal
Hi,This is my first post besides my introduction. I'm very new to real estate. I've done a lot of listening about it on the sidelines and finally decided to make an attempt based on conversations with other investors....
Missy H.
Should I accommodate an air conditioner
I just bought a duplex rental property in Albany, NY. It is an older house - early 1900's. The previous owners had a PM company managing the house, but nothing was ever updated and any repairs were just a band-aid. ...
Michelle C.
What do high quality tenants really want?
We're live in our owner occupied 2 unit building, and are realizing the importance of attracting high quality tenants so we can co-exist peacefully and happily at our home. We have been investing money heavily into t...
Vinet Fils-Aime
Single family versus multi family for first time investor
Hi All,
I am relatively puzzled as a new investor whether I need to invest in single or multifamily homes. I would appreciate if someone would provide some insight to each category; like pros and cons for e...
Mary M.
what creates high demand use in Electrical?
I own two new buildings that were built within a year of each other, by the same builder with same amenities, etc..... one building is 8 units, the other 12. As the LL i pay the CAM electrical... so hallway lightin...
Bharath Raj
Energy efficiency improvements for office space
I am under contract to buy a ~4700 sq ft office space in a great location near Houston. The building' exterior is mostly glass (single storey). The inspection report noted the 15 ton HVAC unit to be in very poor condi...