Matt Williams
1920s Balloon frame house - Need to Knows, tips, advice, warnings
Just got to the point in the demo of this 1920s 1.5 story house, where I into the walls enough to see that this is a balloon framed house. My knowledge of house framing is based on how we do things today. I had never ...
Jill Rossi
How much is new construction in Raleigh/Durham?
Hi all! I'm looking at a house in Durham that's going to need an addition, probably 600 sq. ft. What does it typically cost per sq. ft. for new construction/addition in Durham? ARV should be in the mid 200's. Than...
Matt Greenfield
New Host: Air BnB or VRBO?
Hey there,
First time caller, big fan of the forums. Currently, I am waiting to receive my STR certification from the local municipality so I figured I would try and get all my ducks in a row in the interim. I live ...
Christine Cho
Washer/Dryer Combo for Basement MTR
Hi,I'm operating a STR turned MTR 1 bedroom basement unit. It doesn't have a washer or dryer, but I've been thinking about placing one so I can attract more tenants. I haven't had vacancy issue so far for the 3 months...
David Morgan
New Investors, Why Aren't You Using PropStream???
New Investors usually need that one thing to be successful. For some, it's running comps. Some need partners. Others it's finding sellers and or buyers. PropStream was the one thing i was missing that helped me change...
Nauman Khan
Looking for Guidance on Rehabbing (NEWBIE)
I am very new to the RE world. I live in the Atlanta area, and have family in the Raleigh, NC area as well. I have been doing a great load of research into Real Estates and I think its about time I jump in. I have pic...
Michael Wolffs
Value and expenses of in unit laundry
I'm renovating a triplex. In the process of interviewing contractors, one of them brought up the idea of putting laundry machines in the units. The alternatives are putting pay machines in the basement, or not pr...
Kimberly C.
New to STR, do cleaners do laundry onsite? If so, which washer & dryer are best?
Long story long, I'm currently setting up 2 STR properties (these would be my first).1 property is a 4/1.5 with a working washer & dryer1 property is basically a 2/1 with no washer & dryerI'm definitely gettin...
Grey Stone
Should I replace the water heater?
Tenant keeps making complaints and is annoying the crap out of me. This is for an older home with approx 1,300 sqft and 1 bathroom with 6 people living in it. When I bought the home it had a 25 gal water heater and we...
Brad Brynteson
D4D? Do you qualify houses before sending postcard?
Just wondering what the best technique is when driving for dollars. Do you automatically send postcard if you are using DealMachine or similar type app when you find what appears to be distressed home? Or do you first...