Matt Kiser
What are investors looking for in a real estate agent?
I'm a newly licensed real estate agent and aspiring investor. I am looking for fix and flip projects and/or buy and hold in the North Texas area, mainly Collin and Grayson counties. Over and over again I have heard ...
Sam Stout
My duplex in Akron has crazy water bills
Hey there, I have a duplex in the Highland square area and the water bills are confusing me. One side of the house is 80-100 per month, and the other side is 250/mo. but most of the charges are for Akron Waterways...
Joseph Spinelli
Help choosing insurance for first time home buyer who's house hacking
Hey all!First post here and excited to learn!First wanted to give my scenario:I just got my first home under contract and getting ready to close in a few weeks, in Round Rock, TX. I'll be living in the property as my ...
Jason Measures
Mold Popping Up 1 Year After Rehab
Hoping someone can identify this issue for me. I extensively rehabbed a property beginning of last year and my tenants moved in mid-March. The bathroom was completely redone and a new exhaust fan was installed, but ei...
Ayaan Aha
Maryland REO Offer refused need help!
I am pre-qualified by my lender for conventional loan. I recently signed an agreement with an and placed an offer on a bank owned property but my agent is unable to get a hold of the listing agent to find out details...
Patrick McGowen
Does the shell even matter?
I am looking at a pre-1976 mobile home. I realize there are issues with the standards that were implemented in 1976; probably better to demo than move. But if the wiring, plumbing, siding, roof, windows, doors, f...
Daniel Kalam
How to Split Utilities in a Triplex
Greetings All,
I own a triplex and this summer I am working on getting it renovated so that it will be profitable and run itself. As of now utilities (electricity, water, gas and sewage) are a flat rate of $100 per u...
Jarred S.
Quarterly Walkthrough - What to look for? What to ask?
When you do a walkthrough of a rented unit (assuming you do) what are some of the things to look out for? Also, what questions are you asking? I am looking for smoking inside, making sure the electrical outlets are co...
Michael Vu
Basement Foundation Crack in Potential Deal
I just got back from looking at a potential duplex property. Overall, the property looked solid with minimal repairs in the living spaces. However, in the basement, there is a few horizontal cracks in the wall. The ba...
John Matthews
Builder's Risk Insurance vs. Homeowners
I just read this thread: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/118902-builders-risk-policy and I think we're in similar situations. My HML requires builders risk. Another lender that I've been working with rec...