Emmanuel Ola
Undisclosed Code Violations and Unexpected Fees : Can I Hold Seller Accountable?
I recently purchased a property and discovered a series of issues regarding municipal code violations that the seller did not disclose. Here’s a detailed account of the situation:
The owner received the first notice ...
Curt Bixel
Bad tile work and deposit on next job.
The story I am going to post below contains quite a number of rookie mistakes, so feel free to point them out. If you can find over 5 rookie mistakes, you get the prize. Here it is:
I hired a property manager based...
Nathan Jackson
First Deal in the works (woohoo!). Homerun? Good? Bad?
Hey guys!My wife and I are fairly certain that we're going to be moving forward with our first deal shortly. If everything checks out, we will be buying a house from a relative who wants to retire. We're completely ne...
Yannes Chiang
AC guy claim to file Mechanics lien on exaggerated invoice
Hi all,I need help. I am an out of state investor. I have a AC guy (let’s name him Paul here) who worked with me for years in Texas. Tenants has reported the AC not working. I sent Paul over there in April and August ...
Jim Adrian
Glass 101
I have seen several window posts lately and thought I share one on glass properties. I have tried to break this down to simple terms and only hit the important parts of glass. There are many variables to glass but on...
Ruth Escobar
First time home buyer - KB Homes
I am trying to buy my first home to live in for some time and then rent out in the near future in Houston, TX. I am looking into a 3,348sft KB Home that was built in 2012. It needs minor repairs (carpet changed, dee...
Tom Wheelwright
Two (2) Ways to Take Your Rental Real Estate Losses
Even if you have strong positive cash flow from your rental real estate, chances are you still have a loss for tax purposes due to the depreciation deduction.
This is a great tax strategy because your positive cash ...
Felicia W.
Renter requested locks changed
I do not have much experience with this kind of thing (thankfully).
My renter kicked her daughter out (just turned 18). She called and asked if I could change the locks or if she could have it done at her ex...
Anthony Jackson
Norada Capital Management Promissory note investment
Greetings Pocketeers!
Has anyone had experience with this company and investing in their promissory notes. I am interested in investing in something a bit more passive as I am getting older and, while I love the rea...
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Is 6% to much?
Is 6% for the sale of home to much to be giving agents??? This number has been aroudn fro decades why hasn't it changed with the market?