Jon K.
New to section 8, looking for guidance
I have a vacancy coming next month in Baltimore County, Md. and am considering giving section 8 a try. I get the general concept but I couldn't find great information online about how it worked in my area. I'm specifi...
Steve Q.
Damages Exceeding Security Deposit - Letter
Hello,Long story short: Tenants didn't pay last month's rent and damaged carpeting with smoking (prohibited in lease) and other stains, left significant junk to be cleaned out and some other damages. Prorating the n...
Kelly McBride
What to charge for damages
Our tenants recently moved out after 4 years and I need help determining what to charge them for some damage to the kitchen cabinets. They were good tenants but they installed 2 different kinds of child locks on the ...
Patrick Hensley
Picking the right contractor
This is my first real post, so I apologize if there is a better way to present this or it has already been answered counltess times.When I am ready for my first purchase, I plan to do a lot of the rehad myself. Being ...
Danielle Hammond
2nd investment quick flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $11,000
Sale price: $49,900
I used a commercial loan and borrowed $41k
I only paid $800 Cash out of pocket on clos...
Joshua Eudy
#2 VA Loan House Hack
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Jacksonville.
Purchase price: $145,000
Cash invested: $3,500
House hacking 2nd VA Loan, Listed on MLS > 45 days $163,000, I ...
Jason Vandermark
Bathroom remodel
I have a 4plex built in the 1950's. The bathrooms have that vintage pink and black tile. There is also a window in the shower. I was wondering what inexpensive updates everyone has done and what kind of increase in re...
Eric Mao
subfloor issue after we installed hardwood floor. house < 1 yr
I purchased a new home from a builder 9 months ago. It's still under warranty. It's a house with an unfinished basement. The main floor has builder installed engineer hardwood and upstairs has carpet.The house has ...
Arthur Fuller II
Estimating repairs without access inside
I've had two people call me this week and for two entirely different reasons the owners could not give me access inside of the house. So if I'm going to make an offer should I just use a square foot estimate on repair...
Beth Carter
Intro from a Texas newbie
Hey guys! I just joined the forum yesterday. My husband and I live in Texas (just north of Houston) and rent my childhood home in Arkansas which I inherited. We're looking to buy more properties to rent to fund our...