Jim Kaufman
Over-improving electric or doing it right?
I am putting together my SOW for my first flip and want to upgrade the electric on the two story to grounded. Why? I want to put out a good product (that sells easy!) and it makes sense to me to upgrade the electr...
Jeff L.
Do I need to hire an attorney to create an LLC?
I need to create an LLC for financing as well as liability reasons. This thread isn't about the pros and cons of forming an LLC.Rather, my question is:Should I hire an attorney to do it "right", or is it good enough f...
Mike Haikin
Septic System insurance
Hello All. I am considering buying MF property with septic system. In both units family with kids and I worry about controlling stuff that can go to sewer system. The house is 45 years old. I do not know the condition...
Collin Hays
Beware of "land for sale" scams
A fellow contributor here, John Carbone, sent me a link yesterday to a lot for sale in the Smokies. The price certainly seemed reasonable. It so happened that I know the owner of the lot. He is one of our homeowner...
Jason Zeiner
Luxury Vinyl Plank or Refinished Hardwood Floors?
I have just begun on my first property renovation and my initial plan was to install LVP in the entire first floor and install new carpet on the stairs and second floor. That was until I pulled up a corner of the carp...
Al Ball
Do I need a realtor?
I've been talking to a lot of people and can't quite get to the bottom of what a realtor can do for me. They say they can access more buyers, but can't I find most of them just by doing a flat fee service to get on th...
Kevin Raye
Probate
O.k. I finally got down to the courthouse and looked at my very first batch of probate files. It was interesting and confusing at the same time. I know who passed away, their address, etc. But how do I chose the files...
Ted Klein
Unmarried Couple, Only one Can Afford the Rent on Their Own
Hello BP, I have a question on what to do in the scenario where I have an unmarried couple that I would like to rent to. Problem is, that one of them makes most of the money of their combined income. My concern is tha...
Christine Swaidan
Getting Bids. Is Not Giving Details of Charges Acceptable?
Because of recent rain storms and older units I am in need of some repair work on a couple of units. I contacted a GC that I found on a neighborhood website. He had a few positive reviews on Yelp. He’s on Houzz, also....
David Lund
Noob Needs Advice: finding a Realtor
Hello All,How do I find a realtor whose interests align with mine and I know aren’t using me for their own benefit?Thank you,David