James Bailey
Tiling over glue or lino?
Hi guys,Writing my first post here. I've been watching for a long time but didn't have much to say until I bought my first house which I just got the keys for yesterday! congratulations to me woohoo. couldn't have don...
Dyanne C.
Newbie from Miami, FL
Hi everyone, my name is Dyanne and I'm from Miami, FL.I have been interested in getting into real estate investing for several years but I didn't feel financially stable enough until recently. I actually found BiggerP...
Shuai Zeng
Any of you test for asbestos, or just go ahead and start?
Going to start a renov in couple of week, I have no ideal it has asbestos or not. When you guys DIY, do you guys test for it? No wall knock down, just old hardwood floor change, and maybe bathroom remodel.
Joseph Conrey
Principle 1: Don't Criticize, Condemn, or Complain
“You’re wrong.” These words will put you at odds with anyone. Try it. It’s a tad unethical but I’m experimenting. Again and again I am amazed at people’s deflation. Their shoulders sag, their tone sharpens, and their ...
Patrick Smith
Property management inspections
I've got a question that I haven't been able to find on the forum. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.
How often do you feel a property management company should inspect your rentals? I've been using a company now f...
Mateo Arias Gómez
How sustainable can STR be in crowded markets?
Lots of investors are looking to STR as some of the last places where we can find cash flow. However, I am thinking it might get a bit crowded in a couple of years and in some places like Orlando, there might be no se...
Anthony Shaw
Mexico Beach area real estate
Looking to buy a couple of STR in the Mexico Beach, Panama Beach, Destin area... In particular how is Mexico Beach real estate fairing since the hurricane?
Greg Baker
Certificate of Occupancy - Certified Lead Paint Inspector and Work?
Recently purchased a SFH in Rochester, NY to convert into a rental. We applied for the certificate of occupancy and got flagged in nearly every single room for the WINDOW SILL/SASH with the following code violation:T...
Wesley Edwards
Lath and Plaster repair costs
Hi everyone,
I am in the middle of renovating a 1600 square foot rowhome so that I can start renting it out. Having been built in 1890, the walls are all lath and plaster. The house has been vacant for a few years a...
Vahan Papakhian
I have mold growing in bedroom of rental
I am renting a two bedroom and a severe amount of mold is growing in one of the bedrooms. I notified my management about it, two technicians have looked at it and the property manager, and they basically blamed me say...