Harnit Koch
Sewer Line in the Basement backing up
Hi Friends,I have a property in Buffalo that I bought in August. My PM informed me that the sewer line from basement to street seems to be broken and is backing up in basement since yesterday. This could be due to he...
Account Closed
When to replace a Roof?
Ok so I am buying a property that will need a roof repalcement in the near future 6-12 months but who knows to be exact? I checked the attic out and there are no leaks or any signs of it potentially damaging other as...
Nathan DeJonge
Notary Loan Signing Agent
After just completing my first refinancing deal (32% forced appreciation on a one-year live in flip), I have become aware of the loan signing agent profession. During my signing appointment my agent was shocked with m...
Robert Steele
Older rental close to city center or new construction on outskirts?
This year I sold an older SFH rental (built 1979) I had with no deferred maintenance in Plano TX in order to 1031 exchange it for a similar sized new SFH rental in Melissa TX (built 2021). All cash buy. The older prop...
Tommy Cliff
Mold Problems
I recently discovered mold in one of the rooms in my house had come back, and it's worse than before. I have been doing more research into DIY mold removal, and most people advise using a bleach and water solution. I ...
Kiersten Vogt
Septic Inspections? Do you do them or waive ALL contingencies?
We're putting a cash offer in on a property. It's a property that needs some work and we'll be living in it and then doing a cash out refinance to purchase another investment property. It has a septic system and has b...
Tara G.
Buyer wants all siding replaced and roof!
We bought a SFH at the courthouse auction, put in very nice upgrades, fixed all the issues that our inspection identified, staged it, on the market in 5 weeks. Had 2 offers in the first week, accepted one with a 3-wee...
Ray Detwiler
Transfer of home to LLC and future vulnerability/liability
I've tried researching this a bit but haven't quite been satisfied with what I have found, so I apologize in advance if this has been answered and I just missed it or didn't understand it correctly.
Few questions -...
Jeff Lubeski
Who Pays - Burst Pipes
We had a cold spell last week. I get a text Sunday night from a tenant that the radiator pipe is broken (4 days after the cold spell ended). What I know is that she ran the propane tank empty and did not get it re...
Chris Heeren
Storm Windows on old house with no insulation
I recently purchased an old Victorian house that has no wall insulation and single pane glass. I'm replacing all the old windows in the house with new double pane vinyl windows. I'm curious if anyone recommends add...