Mark J.
What to look for in a General Contractor Agreement?
After interviewing eight different GCs (not quite as many as @Alex Pereira who interviewed 20 for his project), I've finally found a winner and will be reviewing / signing the agreement tonight.Any advice on things th...
Kirk R.
Small Victory - House most energy efficient it's ever been.
Last year I had a pipe burst when it hit -18 degrees and my furnace ended up quitting. ended up getting some PEX and new water heater and new water softener. guess my taxes will be less when I file for 2014.The addit...
Ellen Nichols
Should Contractor Discuss the Repairs With Tenants?
We have a plumber working on the property ( HOA hired) to fix the pipes between apartments.
She told the tenants the water heater should be replaced ( to get some business) even if I asked her don’t discuss anythi...
Katherine Roberts
Low water pressure in duplex
Hi, We are about to close on a duplex. We had more inspections done and we noticed the water pressure is super light when multiple things are running. All the piping has been replaced. This seems like a big deal to me...
James Herbert
Eviction of current tenant from REO purchase
We are about to close on several properties in Oklahoma. They are REO and some are vacant and some have tenants. We have knocked doors to be proactive and attempt to get them to sign a short lease ( No security deposi...
Omow A.
Advice: Needy Tenant
Hi, I have an older rental with a tenant that never stops wanting some repairs. When they moved in, we did the walkthrough and signed on that the home condition was satisfactory. I've had a few repairs done in the y...
Stephen E.
Plumbing leak, next step Cutting out walls
There is a leak dripping away from the basement ceiling in one of my units. It is definitely not coming from a pipe in the basement. We were notified about it by the tenant this morning. It appears to be slowly fillin...
Cal C.
Manna from heaven: tenant wants laminate and volunteered to pay!
This was sent to me by the realtor who finds tenants for me. "Will you ask the owner if I can have laminate wood flooring installed on the living areas Living room dining room stairs and upstairs hall. This carpet is...
Adrian Smude
Dishwasher?
I'm looking to purchase a 4/1 rental in a good neighborhood. I'd say it's a B, starter house type of neighborhood 100-130k range if you're from around here. The house is fully rehabbed but the kitchen doesn't have a...
Lindsay Ferlin
Therapy Office Rehab
Investment Info:
Office Space commercial investment investment in Berkeley.
Cash invested: $40,000
After the success of my first deal I realized that I could repeat the process in a building that I was n...