Anwar Shabazz
Refinance with Building Violations
I started working on a refinance in September of this year for my commercial property. I was hit with several building violations the next month. With that said, I went to court and cooperated with the city and agree...
Douglas T.
Nervous about hiring a contractor
I need to talk to and hire a contractor as I'm preparing to convert my condo in Chicago into a rental. Most of the things on my list are small wear and tear items that have come up from living in the unit for 11years...
Cali Skier
I do my own repairs how can I fairly charge the tenants deposit?
Our Tenants are about to move out. In all 3 kids bedrooms they mounted a TV and stuck sticky 3M LED light strips all along the perimeter seams of the walls and the corners. In each room this adds up to about 75 feet...
Vic Oyedeji
When should I use a CONTRACTOR?
I'm a buy & hold investor & I'm currently analyzing Single Family properties in B/C class areas in Raleigh & Durham NC under $180k.If I find a property from the MLS/Zillow that needs some work and I want t...
Kevin Pinkard
Total Rehab or Not??
Hello all,
I have been brought a trailer in New Orleans that sits on a double lot that I can get for 65K but the home needs a total remodel. I have a contractor that says he can get everything done for 70K in 3 week...
Andrew Robbins
Do I need an architect or a designer?
I'm in escrow on my first flip. Gulp. There are a few configuration decisions I have to make. The three biggest ones being: configuration of a bathroom I'm enlarging, whether to open up a kitchen and lose cabinet spa...
Eric Nelson
Question about predicable lifespan and damage to appliances
I understand that appliances have a "predictable lifespan". An oven/range typically have a predictable lifespan of 20 years. A tenant broke my 10 year old range. Am I only allowed to charge him for 50% of the cost for...
Dan Brainard
Estimating CapEx and Maintenance/Repairs in Tampa, FL and beyond
First time landlord to be. I'm looking to forecast and budget for 1) capital expenses relating to big ticket items (roof, hvac, appliances, unforeseen etc.) and 2) ongoing repair and maintenance costs. I've searched t...
Edward Heavrin
Is it ok to buy a house if the cash on cash is great, but...
What are your thoughts on buying a property that has amazing cash on cash return (30-40%), but doesn't meet the 1-2% rule or any other rule for that matter. Basically, I can buy a Triplex with an FHA Loan at 3.5% down...
Benjamin Orozco
paying family to take pictures of OUT OF STATE, how much???
Hey so I have two properties in Topeka Kansas and I have an Aunt that lives there what is a reasonable amount of money to pay her each time she goes and takes pictures and video on my behalf to verify inspections and ...