Danny Sanchez
Advice on how much cash to have on hand for House Hacking
Hi everyone! I've been saving up for my first property purchase, specifically aiming for a duplex. This summer is when I hope to purchase. I've been doing some research for a while, but I'd really appreciate advice fr...
Violeta Sandoval
Lessons learned from my 1st & 2nd Duplex
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $105,000
Cash invested: $39,000
I own two 2/1 Duplexes. These are older properties that were poorly maintain...
Adam Ramsey
Leaking Block Foundation
Hi All,I'm looking at a house that has a block foundation. It's an older home, 1930's, and the block looks in rough shape (probably just from being old). However, there are noticeable cracks and there has been water l...
Brian M.
Triplex Laundry Room -- Is it really worth it?
I just purchased a triplex in Phoenix, AZ and was recommended to install a laundry room on the property. I received a quote to construct a laundry room and the total bid was for approximately $8600. I'm not sure if ...
David Shapira
Boston landlords estimating expenses
Hi everyone, I'm a first-time investor looking to purchase a two/three family house in the greater Boston area. I'm hoping for some guidance from local landlords on estimating expenses.
Aside from PITI/PMI, I'm esti...
Steve Morris
Moving Mobile Homes
Hey, seeing who has experience moving mobile homes. I've flipped a bunch of mobile homes in parks, but recently started analyzing some numbers in regards to buying land and moving a home onto a lot. I've called some c...
Taylor Green
Can I put a maximum cap on a tenants water usage?
Hi,
I was wondering if any landlord has put a maximum cap on a tenants water usage? For example, if the water bill comes in at over $75/month the tenant is responsible for anything over the $75. So if the bil...
Christopher Boggs
Basement Walls - Drylock Paint vs. Regular Paint
I am doing a Rehab on a property I just purchased to turn into a rental.
The basement has been inspected by B-Dry and they said it is a dry basement, and there is no need for any kind of waterproofing system.
I am...
Casey Mcgoff
Need help with first Deal Analysis
I've never done deal analysis before and I am very, very new to real estate. I am not considering buying this property, or any other property, for a year or so. However, this is a real property and I wanted to see ...
Manmath D.
Ceiling repair cost ?
So I have this out of state property in WV that will be put on market next month. My realtor send me some pics and looks like another expense. Would like to get your feedback and figure out the cost. I'll have contrac...