Amirra Elgamiel
Is it common for PMs to charge a tenant placement fee?
I am about to close on a single fam home in north Austin that I plan to rent. I have found a good property manager as I live out of state. In reviewing the agreement I see that the PM will charge the 8% which is reaso...
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How "other people" waste money.
This is more an observation as much as anything, but it also relates to the attitude many people have regarding real estate. I often read here and hear from many other sources how automobiles are such a waste of money...
Edward Howell, V
Union Square Baltimore 1st deal 90 day challenge update
When I made my initial post the bank hadn’t signed off. I now have a ratified contract. It’s taken three weeks and they still haven’t signed the second home inspection extension, but they finally turned on the water a...
Raymond Hill
Freeze Damage to a Property
Hey Guys,How much does it cost to repair freeze damage to a property? Just wanted to have an average contingency number to fix this. Thanks
Brian W.
What to do if an urgent problem (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) can't be resolved immediately?
What do I do if an urgent problem (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) comes up on, say, Christmas Day and the plumber or HVAC guy or whoever can't get to it that day?
Edem Ahlidza
Life change and decision making
Ok, I need help. I am not the one to open up about my finances but this time, I need help. I am 37, and I have a house and a family with 3 girls. My house, I bought it last year for 530000. But I really want to be inv...
David Doyle
I'm a Plumber/Investor & I'm here to help
Please contact me with any plumbing issues
Im here to help ,I have held a Calif C36 license for 30 years,I am also licensed by the City and County of Los Angeles,,,,
I have no interest in soliciting or ...
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Should I try to get my earnest $ back??
I was in escrow on a house out of state. They required a $1000 earnest $ deposit. The escrow papers gave me 2 weeks to inspect property for defects. I asked for a 30 day escrow, but as I recall my realtor made it a...
Naga A.
Ceramic tiles in bathroom.
The tenant is asking for ceramic tiles being laid for half bath where the tile is breaking apart as you see in the picture. I asked an estimate from my property manager and they quote me for tiles at $800-900 and vin...
Landon Rasmussen
Self managed landlords, do you give tenants your cell?
I'm in the process of closing on my first property. I plan to be self managed. It's a 3 unit that is currently fully occupied. All tenants are on month to month agreements which means that it's possible for me to need...