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I read about this idea on a self help web blog some time ago but can't remember where so hopefully it won't be a copyright issue.We have several rubble/hand dug very damp basements so I tried it in what I consider the...
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Hey guys! I am new to the site and would love some insight on my current situation. I just closed on my first home April 26th, 2020. Per the inspection agreement, the sellers agreed (with their signatures) that they ...
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Hi,I have a question about the house maintenance. The tenant kept bothering me about a lot of repairing issue. I had replaced the refrigerator and washer since she moved in one year ago. When we signed the lease, I to...
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I am looking at potentially restoring a 1915 brick 2-story home. It was converted into a duplex with exterior access (exclusively) to the upper space. My hope is to leave the exterior access and simply reopen the orig...
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I am fortunate to be in a position with my current house hack where I am able to put on my tenant hat and think about what improvements would make my two units appeal to a larger tenant pool at a higher rent rate when...
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Now that I have 6-10 Gas utility accounts at any given time from rehabs or vacancy, I am trying to be more economical with the heat settings this winter.Turning the heat off is not an option on most because water in t...
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New here and seeking comments on a 1200 sq. ft duplex (2BR/1BA with single garage each and 600 sq. ft) built in 1946. Asking price $179k. Rents are $600/$575 and under-market by $200 each. Property tax is $100 per mo...
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Hi, is there a cooling off period for a non-consumer hard money loan in California? This is a loan made to an irrevocable trust, if that matters.
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Here's my buying criteria for someone who wants to house hack:
1. Try to focus on properties that were built after 1960
The reason for this is because the foundation of the property is likely made from poured in c...
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Hello all,In the process of a full rehab for a 5 acre property in Friday Harbor Wa. Great little community with lots of visitors during the spring and summer. Was wondering if there were any investors here that own pr...