One of the units I recently closed on is in need of some touch up work. It is now vacant, but the previous tenants lived there for over a decade and had no concept of personal hygiene. I don't think they ever bother...
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Hello all,I have a duplex that, as of the time of purchase a few months ago, had only washer/dryer hookups for each unit. I was wondering what your experiences have been with this: do you typically find better tenants...
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I started the remodel on a 6-plex I recently purchased. Last night I began tearing out the bathroom in vacant unit #6. Check out what I found behind the shower surround when I removed it....So here's my dilemma... Wha...
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I am having a plumber go through each unit with the 20 unit apartment to look at issues.
The estimate and walk through is free.
Would it be better for the plumber to work by the job or the hour??
The plumber just w...
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Just curious what everyone's take is.
Is it worth it to spend a little bit more to have granite countertops installed in the kitchens of your rental houses? Will it help you secure a tenant faster? Can you charge a p...
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I have a tenant moving out of an upper unit and a new one moving in shortly. The unit is a classic "attic apartment" and has sloped ceilings. Currently, it has a gas stove which was there when I bought the house. Pers...
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High-End KitchenHigh end finishes start in the kitchen. The kitchen is your most important room in all flips, and so it should demand the bulk of attention for finishes. The possibilities for finishing a kitchen are i...
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Why is there not much investors here in New York as there is in California ?..…….What is your take on New York for investing in Real estate….would you say that New York is comparable to the California market? Wh...
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Hi all,
I am trying to find comps and ARV for a property of a motivated seller. I don't have access to the MLS as my Realtor is taking care of her sick husband and has not given me access yet :cry: and Zillow seems s...
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I am currently househacking my first duplex, a couple weeks ago I noticed the main sewer line was backing up slightly in the unfinished basement. I attributed it to the heaven rain fall we were getting at the time. Th...