Derek Daun
Drywood termite evidence: Tent or not?
I just closed on a property, and am deciding whether or not to tent for termites.Original inspections had turned up minor evidence of past drywood termites in two spots, but no live termites were seen. We got a $3300 ...
Vinh Hoang
Deal or nightmare? (central valley, CA)
I have been reading the forum and listening to the podcast for a while, and could not wait to jump into the first rental property. I've been looking in Central Valley since it's a bit more affordable than South Bay. T...
Joshua D.
NEW achievement in my investing! Hired my first handy man...
After 2 years of being a Landlord and doing major rehabs on my properties ALL MYSELF. Today I hired my first Handyman to do a job that I know I could do myself. He will replace a bathroom Sub floor in one of my duple...
Sinead Norenius
No HOA reserves but operating funds look good - should I run?
Hi BP Community! Total newbie here - so bear with me if this question is obvious to others! My husband and I considering putting in an offer on a small 1-bedroom 1 bathroom condo in St. Petersburg, FL. Using the Dea...
Eileen L.
Termites Inspection Report
I’m currently in escrow to buy a home I will be living in. The termite inspection came back and there’s termite damage and a presence of the following:
- Subterranean termites
- Drywood termites
- Dryrot/fungus da...
Tami Olsen
Financing an "As Is" Sale
We have looked at a pre-foreclosure SFH that is being "sold as-is, inspections for information only". It also says "broken glass in back, not suited for financing". NOTE: it is not listed as a pre-foreclosure on the ...
Frankie Parker
Are tenants responsible for re-caulking worn or damaged caulking?
To make the answers unbiased for either side, I would like to ask this question both as a tenant and landlord. Please be impartial in your answers and answer as if you were both the tenant and landlord as well.
Are t...
John Rose
Vancouver Fix & Flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $190,000
Cash invested: $80,000
Sale price: $349,900
full rehab of siding, roof, windows, paint, flooring, dryw...
X Sun
Remote repair for rental property as a newbie
Hey guysI came across a good deal for a house I would like to get as a rental property, and made my offer.After inspection, the report show some issues that can not be ignored plus some minor issues (faulty dishwasher...
Evan Kraljic
2nd Duplex in Minneapolis, MN
Investment Info:
Buy and hold duplex in Minneapolis, MN
Purchase price: $275,000Cash invested: $85,000 (~73k for 25% down payment and closing costs, the rest for renovations).Monthly cash flow: $520 (will be $750 on...