Riz Ahmad
Exterior work during winter months
I was wondering how others handled exterior finish remodeling during the winter months. Just picked up a house that is a 6 week rehab, problem is the outside needs to the painted, and here in Wisconsin it’s unlikely...
Matt A.
Dont count your chickens too soon....
6 weeks ago we put an offer on a quad near us, roughly 100 year old property in surprisingly decent shape (where I invest 100 year old's are the norm). I had finally gotten an agent to get me inside to take a look and...
Bienes Raices
One room is getting too hot in rental house
The room is a kid's bedroom, and it has a sliding glass door, so the sun comes directly into the room. The last tenants complained about it, so I want to find a solution before the new tenants move in on July 1.
Woul...
Kenny N.
Making a lowball offer on several properties
I keep pushing my agent to write a low ball offer on several properties but all get rejected.
In respect to her time, I am a bit skeptical now and wonder on how to overcome this and not jeopardizing our relationship...
Nat C.
Tenants says there is a problem with AC but.....
The tenant said there was something wrong with the HVAC. It's a ground unit split system. Her complaint is it 'freezes up and leaks water'.
I had a company take a look and they said there was nothing wrong with it. ...
Dana R.
Broken Fireplace- Would you fix it?
I have a gas fireplace in my rental property that is broken and the tenant wants it fixed, but would you fix it?For me there's two issuses:1) The cost of fixing the fireplace.When I got the complaint about the firepla...
Melanie Johnston
How to Use a Mid-Term Strategy to Boost Your STR Income
If you own a short-term rental, there are likely to be seasons when bookings slow and you worry about generating enough income. The resort industry knows this cycle well. They have “high season,” when everyone wants t...
Tyler D.
How is Chicago doing?
I'm planning to buy a fourplex for the long term (30+ years) and after researching a lot of places, found Chicago to be a potential candidate. I wanted to know from people who know the city how it's doing.
Chicago ...
Doug Simpson
Flip Analysis
Hello all, I've currently analyzed a fix and flip, and am working on getting hard money to move forward with, but I would appreciate your thoughts on the deal.It's a SFR, ranch, ~900 ft^2, 2 bd/1 ba, with an unfinishe...
Melissa Kirchhoff
Rental - Which flooring would you pick?
Plan is to rent and hold for maybe 5 years or so, then fix up and sell.- So right now, it's a 50's house, it has hardwood floors that had carpet over them, I'd like to have the hardwood floors refinished and looking n...