Adam Olsen
How much basement moisture is tolerable/ normal and how to tell if a french drain or other precautions are necessary?
It's necessary that I replace the floor in the basement of my duplex. I'm in the process of breaking out the old concrete and the earth under is wet. I understand that there should be moisture in the dirt but how ...
Blair Ross Jr
How to separate utilities?
New here, does anyone know who to contact or what the costs would be to separate water/sewer, gas, and electric?
Nathan Waters
Just placed a new tenant in a 4 BR 1 Bath. Beating the 2% rule
I invest in Joliet IL which is a somewhat low income area of older homes. I bought this house for 40K, put 20K into it and brought it up to our standards for a rental. We have a new tenant moving in within a week. The...
Will Zena
Requiring Renters Insurance
Hi,
Does anyone here require their tenants to have renters insurance? From Ads I have heard it can be very low for a renter to have.
Perhaps instead of requiring it give a little education to the tenant about the b...
Robert Fletcher
Mobile home park valuation
I am looking at purchasing a mobile home park from a friends father who is older. . It is run down due to his age. This is the situation there are 40 lots, he owns two of the trailers only 10 lots leased he is getting...
Joe Edwards-Hoff
How to Make Low Maintenance Apartment Units?
Well, to make it short, I found some great resources on this thread- How to Harden Units , but I wanted to hear more. I'm picking up my first, 10 unit apartment complex. 10 tiny studio apartments. Mostly rented by mig...
Devin Bost
Emergency issues while remotely self-managing?
I'm trying to migrate from Evolve, and I'm wondering how those of you who self-manage remotely handle emergency issues. I'm concerned that if I place an ad to find people who will work on an hourly basis (in the area ...
David France
what ami i responsible for as an owner?
Hi All
I have a house in Inkster M.I and want to know exactly what total liabilities i have as an owner, as im unclear-im at the property now and got some un-expected bills. So far i have:
insurence (title and prope...
Eric Hart
Tips on finishing a basement
Hi all-
I'm looking at buying a home with an unfinished basement. I'm in central Indiana and moisture is an issue, but the current owner is putting in a moisture barrier. Its 900 sq. ft., has two large rooms on the s...
Nida Hussaini
REO Property, should I directly contact listing agent for a deal?
Experts help!was foreclosed in march.REO property which has been on the market for almost an year now. Listed for 450k (5300 sqft, Built 1979) in a Good neighborhood. last sold price 600k(2006)
1- Is it advisable t...