Theodore Tongue
duplex long term rental in rural vacation area
I am looking to make my first purchase of a vacant duplex in a rural coastal community in Michigan(winter population 6,600/summer over 20k). First problem that I am working through is the knob and tube electrical in t...
Satha Palani
Smells like stale cigarette smoke but is not
The tenants who live in the unit next to mine complained of an odor that smells like stale cigarette smoke in their apartment. I checked it out and was able to smell it. At first I thought it was from the unit downsta...
Tom Summers
Advice on dealing with a tenant
Hello all,First time rental owner. Recently closed on a side by side double and I’m looking for some advice on how to engage with my tenant. She has been there for 4+ years and looking to stay. Current rent is a littl...
Daniel Nieves
Mortgage Broker Ethics
Hello Everyone!
Was so excited 3 weeks ago as I agreed with a seller on a 1 bedroom condo in Florida for $72,500. The seller referred me to her Mortgage lender who had me apply as I sent in all of my documentation. A...
Jim Bob
Security deposit return
I haven't done a security deposit return for years, so I tried this one on a new to me spreadsheet. The main problem was dog odor. Do my deductions seem reasonable, in line with currently higher labor rates?1328 Illin...
Sharon Tzib
Houston Housing Stats April 2017
http://www.har.com/content/newsroom/Houston Real Estate Highlights in April Single-family home sales rose 3.1 percent year-over-year with 6,583 units sold;Total property sales increased 4.2 percent with 8,014 units so...
Melanie Armstrong
How to get rid of a dog urine odor ?? Help!!
Is there a way to remove a dog odor from a home without replacing the carpet? I had the carpet cleaned , the bathroom tile replaced and the home painted but the dog smell will not go away. The carpet is in decent cond...
Theodor Morgan
Ways to fund 20-20% down on out-of-state investment?
Hello!I'm looking for some ideas and feedback on ways to fund the 20-25% down payment that is being required by the lender I am currently working with.Quick background: off-market property, asking 140k, comps are sell...
Account Closed
rehabbers, does every house have its own smell?
Weird question I know. But every house I've worked on so far had a smell. But this current one is the worst. I don't get it. We have a layer of oil based kilz on the walls, covered with a layer of knockdown, with ...
Justin Baca
Cigarette Smell in Townhouse
Hello All - I'm under contract on a townhouse that was smoked in for 18-20 years. The seller repainted the walls and replaced the flooring in the entire house with vinyl flooring. The house is vacant but the smell is ...