Dave Versch
Problem making an offer on an REO
Hi. I'm considering making an offer on my first REO. I'm having a contractor come out to take a look and give me an estimate of what it would take to get the CO and make it tenant-ready. If the numbers are reasonab...
Pablo Pinasco
Replacing HVAC
Hello,Any recommendations for a good central AC brand. I don't want top of the line, just a good middle of the road AC. I believe the unit has to be a heat pump (AC/heater) with an in unit condenser. Its for a cond...
Alex Madison
For those of you who invest in the Midwest, how have the older houses treated you?
I've read a lot about people buying and holding in the rust belt and have been doing some basic research into the areas. I've been leaning towards buy & holds in OH or IN, and looking at certain areas that cash fl...
Adrian Masterskaya
Vancouver Island on the ground knowledge
Hello all,I am masonry contractor (brick, block, stone, etc) who is moving to Vancouver Island (likely Victoria) in April with my wife. I lived in Vancouver for 15 years previously and know the Island and coastal area...
Dan C.
is it important to replace a gravity (octopus) furnace for safety?
BP furnace experts - do you consider it important to replace a gravity furnace (often referred to as an "octopus") for safety reasons?
A duplex I've had for eight years has one of these. I do make certain t...
Kurt Traynor
Previous owner didn't pull permits for enclosure, now I'm selling
I purchased my current home about 2 years ago, it was a Short Sale. One of the previous owners enclosed the back porch and the garage. All the work seems legit but my problem is this. Tax records in Manatee County,...
Mark Goodman
Converting a 3 unit into a 6 unit in Chicago. Costs?
I am looking at a very old 3 unit building in Chicago. It's zoned as a 6 unit and sits on two Chicago lots. I am expecting a full gut rehab here. I think the structure is sound, roof sound, windows okay and brickwork ...
Vishal P.
Types of Multi-Family Furnaces and What to Look For
I am currently looking to buy a 6 unit building and have been visiting properties for inspection. Every time I visit a property and inspect the furnace, I find the furnace and its piping overwhelming and confusing. Is...
Andrew Neal
Mega Life Change Ahead - Need Advice
So I have just accepted a new job in the North Dallas area. I currently live in California in the Bay Area where my wife and I own our home and will be selling it since it will not cash-flow as a rental.What market ne...
Amirra Elgamiel
Is it common for PMs to charge a tenant placement fee?
I am about to close on a single fam home in north Austin that I plan to rent. I have found a good property manager as I live out of state. In reviewing the agreement I see that the PM will charge the 8% which is reaso...