Nkechi Jarvis
How do I handle this... Breach of contract to lease my property?
A tenant signed a contract for a long term lease to begin March 10, 2023. The property is a 3 bed, 3.5 bath near downtown Houston. The property was fully furnished as I had it on Airbnb and Furnished Finders, but due ...
Scott Po
Would you spend 90K to cashflow?
I have a leverage question, would you spend $90k to get a property with a $1300 mortgage when comps in the market would be closer to $2200?If I go VA, I could get a similar property for no money down but have that $22...
Tammie Spikes
Tear Down Costs - Houston, TX
I have purchased a property with a house on it that won't be able to be rehab'd because of the extensive termite damage and wood rot. The house is about 900 Sq Ft. I have a tear down quote for $8000 that includes pe...
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Cold water supply through water heater?
We had a recent repipe done by not a great contractor (not my choice, long story). They failed to strap the pipes so now there is major rattling and pipe contraction noise in the walls where there didn't use to be. ...
Mindy Jensen
Tenant Maintenance: What Items Should Your Tenant Know How To Do?
The power went out at my house this morning. No big deal, we were planning on walking to school anyway. On the way back, we passed a neighbor, who couldn't take her kids to school because her car was in the garage. We...
Daniel Miller
question about utility handling
I am getting ready to rent out my first house (it's my dad's house, he's in a dementia facility now). One basic question that I have: what, exactly happens with the utility bills once a renter moves in; do I change t...
Linda M.
Do investors care if a house has a fireplace or not?
I'm looking at a few different houses. I calculated price per square foot for a 3/2 in a specific area. Some properties have fireplaces others don't. Would you pay more for a property with a fireplace?Thanks!
Erica Redcross
COVID-19 is killing my progress on my flip
I bought my first flip in November. I will be doing extensive renovations (knew this before I closed), and worked with a designer to complete construction drawings. This took a bit of time and I had to wait for this...
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Buying a property through a realtor who knows nothing about real estate investing
My cousin (through marriage) is a realtor/real estate broker and she's trying to help me buy a house. I really like that she's willing to help but she absolutely knows nothing about real estate investing. She's doe...
Harman N.
Franklin County Property Taxes
Hey everyone,I had a few questions about how property taxes work in Franklin County:I know there's a triennial reassessment, but can the taxable values change in between the 3-year periods, like maybe when permits are...