Evan C.
Warped vinyl siding - can paint cause this?
I'm in the final stages of finishing a rehab and the vinyl siding has developed a recurring warping issue that I can't diagnose. The home is in NC and the siding in question faces west. It's the only side affected. So...
Jason Morgan
Selling a Rent House
A close friend of mine of currently in the midst of selling her rent house without a realtor. The house went through inspection 4 years ago, which indicated there were no defects and the roof was fine. The tenant that...
Joseph Ret
Tenant or landlord responsible?
A couple of months ago my rental had a window leak that did damage to my tenants China cabinet. I saw that the reason for the leak was because they did not secure the window properly which was why that window was the ...
Account Closed
Implications of paying under the table
I need to do several renovations on some rental units and am evaluating two options. 1) Hire licensed contractors and pay $30k. 2) Hire an unlicensed contractor who has an excellent reputation and good references. ...
Tim W.
Fire Damage Discovered During Inspection
Hi all,First time investor and am under contract on a 4plex. During inspection, it was learned that there was a fire at some point in basement. Floor boards were severely charred and inspector worries there could be ...
Rich Hupper
closing with a cloud on the title
I often see many wholesale websites and investors in general say they will make an owner an offer within 48 hours of seeing the property and can close in 7 days. I know people out there are very good at estimating reh...
Ryan Vienneau
Is agent obligated to disclose issues with "as-is" properties?
Question for New York agents:I know that an agent is required to disclose known issues with properties to a buyer for conventional sales. Does that same rule apply to "as-is" foreclosure properties? Three weeks ago ...
Hemal Adani
Do I need title insurance?
Hello, I have mortgage on a property. Lender has ordered and received lender's title insurance. Do I owner's title insurance as well? Should I get one after mortgage is paid off?
Johna Medeiros
Unethical inspector?
we just completed our first flip. We had a licensed general contractor do the skilled work. We had the electrical panel updated by a licensed electrician. A permit was pulled, and the inspector passed the work, no ...
Account Closed
Investor Discrimination - Definition of Owner
By virtue of SUBTITLE 4. HOME IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND Md. BUSINESS REGULATION Code Ann. § 8-405, (f) (2) (ii), "owners" who own more than three residences or dwelling places are denied access to make a claim agains...