Michael K Gallagher
Some fantastic Loan products for House Hackers in Central OH from Park National
Went to a mixer last night with a Lender I work with from Park National that I've closed a few "grant loans" with. I found out (which I did not realize before) that Park National has a grant loan product that has no ...
Nick Meers
Cell Tower Property Ownership
Is anyone aware of how to find out if there are any cell towers up for leasing? Also, has anyone been through the process of getting one placed on a property, or is there anyone who currently is leasing one on their p...
Kristina Heimstaedt
Will solar panels allow me to increase rent to tenants?
Hi all,I know the upfront cost of solar panels is significant. However, I'm wondering if I can pass the extra $50-$100/month to the tenant with the expectation to increase the demand for my property. Does anyone have ...
Jesse Moran
Land Purchase Question
Hello Everyone!My wife and I are planning to move back to the Cleveland market, but want to build instead of buy. We found a plot of land for sale that is wooded but has water, sewer and gas ready and also power clos...
Moses Lin
Tax deductions that don't affect buying power
Hello! Tax question from a new real estate investor. Right now, I have a side business making 100k/year and two rental properties I bought this year that cash flow about $800/month. If I deduct all my actual expenses,...
Michael S.
Paint T-111 or install vinyl siding, which would be the better?
Hello everyone,I currently have an investment property that has T-111 siding currently. The red stain is very faded/weathered and I'm trying to decide whether to paint it or install vinyl siding. I'm not sure how muc...
Jason Appel
What Expenses do you pay for in Philadelphia
Hi All,When i run the numbers on properties in Philly, if its a SFH, i usually don't include Water, garbage, electric etc. becuase that can be billed back to client: at least i think.Can somebody please confirm what c...
Chris Green
Tenants are hearing a beeping noise - we can't figure out what it is.
Hello! My current tenants have been hearing a beeping noise for the last month and a half or so. My first thought was to change the batteries in a fire/smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detectors, etc. - or some other el...
Will F.
Securing a House During Renovation - Tips?
Hi I am in the middle of a flip/rehab and wanted some advice for keeping things secure. I've had tools and several renovations broken into when vacant. Here are a few ideas:-Put up motion sensor lighting-Video or Ala...
Kevin Coleman
Attic Fan
It is now summer in Chicago and it is starting to warm up. As a result, the top unit of my 3flat gets extremely hot(80degs) even with the window ac units. I had an attic fan installed in my house in Atlanta and it h...