Kyle Longacre
Great buy in a sleepy area
Hey there BP,I wanted your opinion on a property I’m looking to partner on. The building was appraised 6 months ago for $800k, we are picking the deal up off market for $350ish if we close in the next 3 weeks.The buil...
Adam McCullough
Neighboring Townhome up for Auction
Hi All,
Background
I bought a townhome in Cedar Rapids, IA a little over a year ago. I lived in it for several months before a new opportunity came up and I moved to Minneapolis. Since then, I've rented...
Chris Masons
Sewer lateral replacement cost/experiece?
[/b]Hi guys,
Been dealing with a sewer lateral at one of my rentals that has issues (sags/bellies in couple spots...
Unfortunately the only remedy is a dig and replace. Due to the nature of the issue I cannot have s...
Greg Troester
Wind storm insurance claims - am I missing something?
So we bought our current live-in-rehab house prior to the big windstorm that swept through the SL Valley, tearing off roofs, ripping down trees, and everything in between. Ever since then, we've been contacted by mult...
Mona V.
Crawlspace exterior waterproofing
Due to heavy rainfall the crawlspace of the house has water now and a contractor suggested exterior waterproofing for around $4K. This is causing me a lot of problems (mold etc) so I don't mind fixing it, just not exp...
Randall Hoeber
Per square foot painting rates
I am curious if any landlords out there can give me some guidance. My rental unit is currently vacant and needs a paint job prior to the new tenants for March 1st. The property management company got me three bids r...
John Durr
What are the best issues to rehab to maximize cash out refi
For a single family house, outside of adding SF or bed/bath, what are some rehab ideas that would carry the most bang for the buck in preparation for a cash out refinance? I'm concerned about sucking the max capital ...
Lyndsey Whiteaker
What are your best practices at finding good maintenance men?
So!Our biggest struggle with having a portfolio that is growing is finding a good maintenance man. We have hired and fired two within the last month. Where do you look for them?What do you require as a skillset? What ...
Stephen Tanquary
Property Has a Pool in the Backyard
I'm an OOS investor looking at a property in Indianapolis. Based on my deal analysis the numbers look good, but one thing I am concerned about is an above ground pool with a built in deck in the backyard. Having a poo...
Sam Abe
Water leak no insurance
We just noticed saggy ceiling from water leak from upstairs bathroom. It is a duplex. We dont have insurance is it possible to claim insurance if we buy today as we were about to buy it this week.
What are some step...