Eric Dubrule
Tax credit for lead abatement
In August of 2013 I paid $7,680 for lead abatement. I am eligible for $4,500 lead tax credit through the state of Massachusetts. My question is, do I still claim the 7,680 as a deductible repair expense or do I ha...
Larry H.
Do you get copies of work permits?
When rehabbing a house, do you get copies of the work permits as the investor? Do buyers typically request to see work permits to ensure the work was permitted?
Ray S.
Contractor won't call for inspections
My contractor has gone above and beyond on overages, both time and cost. Now he's demanding I pay his subs that I already paid him for, or he won't call for final inspections. I've had enough of him. Is there any way ...
Jim Biggs
security deposits
Curious? What % return 100% of security deposit? What do you think is the average $ amount applied to repairs? And, how does that fit into some of the new insurance products that are being marketed to landlords in ...
Bobby Gillespie
Permit Advise... For a Partially Completed Property Purchase
After many months of submitting offers, I have finally landed my first flip property.... yeah. I've just started my inspection period (thankfully it's 15 days) with my house inspector booked for Monday.I'm looking for...
Melanie D Melton
For sale by owner, seller wants to back out
Hi, We live in Southern Illinois and we found a house on the fb marketplace that was for sale by owner. We viewed the home, made an offer for asking price, they accepted, and we signed a standard real estate purchase...
Steve Christensen
Seller Move Out - Anything I can do to protect myself/price?
I have a seller who is considering my offer on their property. It's in a very decent area and needs very little work.A price has been negotiated as I've seen their house with them and all their contents in it. Is ther...
Eli Kim
Certificate of compliance
So I’m purchasing my second property in Detroit and I was wondering if you absolutely have to get the certificate of compliance? My current property in Detroit does not have the certificate and it has a tenant in it. ...
Kara Jordan
Inspection after contractor finishes remodel
Does anyone have any major red flags/safety things to look for when making sure a contractor does things correctly?? I just realized that our contractor didn’t put in a gfci outlet next to the sink in the bathroom he ...
Clayneal Pononuihanohano Afaihere Garrigan
How Do I Protect My ARV, from Bank Appraisers that drop $20k-$30k
Whoop! Whoop! YOU bought your very first property for $200,000! You got your rehab budget of $50,000. And after checking the comps you're 'positive' that your ARV is $300,000... After about two months worth of rehab, ...