Richard Herrera
should the city pay for the the main water pipe going into the house?
Hi all,
currently working on a deal with a house that has an issue with the main water pipe going into the house from the street. The city wants us to make a new piping going the opposite direction which is fine but ...
Jayden Hamilton
Whats the cheapest way to increase the value of your home
I would like to increase the value of my home, what's the cheapest way to do so and still increase the value and make the home look nice. what are the main things in a home that should be changed or updated to raise t...
Michael Dunn
How to Tell which Properties need Minimal Repairs AND .....
Those properties that will " Easily " get approved and have the least amount of trouble in getting financed and or the money in Escrow for those repairs ?I've been looking over the properties listed on the HUD websit...
Albert L.
winter is coming .. renovate now or rent later?
Hey folks - I may be closing on a property soon in the westpark/jefferson area. I'm in a bit of a pickle deciding whether to ..1 - vacate the currently occupied unit and take the next 1-2 months to do some minor upgra...
John R.
First Deal (sorry for the length)
I’ve been a bigger pockets member since sometime in 2011. I originally joined just to read up on different topics thinking someday I might invest in multifamily properties. I read and read trying to educate myself on ...
Matt Davis
Custom Cabinets in C Class Rental?
Just got a single family 3/1, 1100 sqft property under contract and starting to get beds from contractors. It’s a relatively inexpensive property in south TX in a B/C class neighborhood. Want to do a low-end kitchen u...
Joe Taylor
Home modifications an Expense or CapEx?
I had situation this year that I'm not sure per tax code if the costs would be deductible or require depreciating.
Accessibility modifications, which could be wheel chair ramps, door widening, shower modifications. ...
Account Closed
Window heating and cooling units in FL to they decrease value?
Hello guys,I am closing next week on a property in Lakeland Florida. It's a 3/1 and I think I got a nice deal on it. I had a short discussion with my PM about the property and she says that because of the window AC un...
Paul Winka
UGLY BATHTUB: Bath Fitter, Miracle Method, or replace tub?
There are old discussion threads on this, but wanted a fresh perspective with a new thread.There is a dusty rose colored tub from the '60s that was painted white with a DIY kit; the paint is peeling away. I have dist...
Jessica Silvers
Ok, so I'm a renter, looking to have carpet replaced...
Ok, so I am a renter, and we are about to sign our 2nd yr lease. The thing is, when we checked the place out the carpet looked fine, it smelled of dog but they had just carpet cleaned. So the carpet looked fine. After...