David Dachtera
Fully Developed Lots, Build New Homes?
Hi, Folks,In searching Zillow yesterday, I came up with some lots in an unfinished subdivision. I drove out there last evening and yes, the utilities are in and the lots are fully developed - paved streets, street lig...
Del Kelley
What to choose. What to choose!!!
I've recently moved back to Pensacola, Florida and I'm helping my friend by rentals in Baldwin County, Alabama. Helping my friend has reignited my desire to take action for myself in real estate. HOWEVER, I don't know...
Robert P.
Water leaking in from Fieldstone Foundation
There is a corner of my house that is leaking in some water (see picture)I had a company come take a look and they want to charge ~$2,700 to install a sump pump and about 15 feet of french drain. My question to you is...
Medha Nanal
Rental property maintenance costs : share your experiences
I have a SFR in Hillsboro area. The property is being managed by a property management company. For the most part, I am satisfied with their management: they have placed high-quality tenants who have paid rent on time...
Josiah Richard
Making the transition to full-time Agent. Wise or Not?
Can anyone shed some light on whether or not the pros & cons associated with going full-time agent vs part-time at first? What would be recommended? I am in the Pittsburgh Area, PA and my wife is in a Doctoral pro...
Joshua Branovsky
Chicago Garden Units and General Market Questions
Hello BP, first time posting here. I will be moving to the north side of Chicago this summer around the Evanston area and want to buy my first investment property (I have tons of questions). My plan is to house hack u...
Allan Smith
What is it with guests opening windows while hvac runs?
I would estimate as much as 20% of our guests in our various units will open windows while the Heat or AC runs and struggles to keep up, and running up the utilities bill. I can understand if it's a nice high 60s or '...
Kris Lippi
How bad is this agent, or is it me being naive?
Recently I decided to pursue my Connecticut real estate license and I'm 2 weeks away from the end of the class and will then sit for the test and will work as a part-time agent. I figure this would be a good way for m...
Qwee Parker
Stuck between a rock and hard place....help?
Hello,
I am looking for some thoughts on my recently crumbling real estate journey. My partner and I own 2 properties. We bought our most recent property in May 2023. In October 2023, I had a baby. Within the same m...
Dulce Beltran
Buy a Tesla Model 3?
I am in the position to go green aka electric thanks to solar, the numbers all make sense to move in this direction. My net out of pocket expense is roughly $14K, finance it with a low payment, and rapidly pay it off....