Tony Murphy
Home Reno Permits
So I have a random question. I'm a teacher and I purchased my first duplex over the summer. One of my tenants is being relocated for work and she gave me very early notice that they're going to be moving on July 1...
Michael Bell
Interesting dilemma
So I have an interesting dilemma. My wife and I are currently in escrow on a 3/2 SFH in Central Florida. This home has a garage that has been converted into a mother-in-law suite with its own kitchen, bathroom, and...
Mary Y.
Should I buy and hold a SFH with unpermitted work?
Hi All,When searching for an out-of-state investment property, I came across a SFH with 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom and around 2500 sqft which is currently leased out. The rent to price ratio and the neighborhood are good. ...
Allen L.
Permit expired, contractor walked away, what next?
Hi all,
I have quite a big problem. The GC that I contracted to rehab two properties took the money, finished partially, and then walked away, no longer replying to my calls and texts. On one of the houses, he pulled...
Brandon Duensing
Home Purchase Checklist
So I am finally venturing into home rehab and re-sell this year, besides the obvious financial analysis (ROI, ARV, rehab costs etc.) what are a good list of "unexpected" issues to be aware of to improve my due diligen...
Danny Woodson
if i use all my own cash
a lady i know has a townhouse condo unit that she wants to sell. there is currently a tenant in there. it is an end unit.back in october an end unit in top condition sold for 141k.right now an end unit that looks iden...
Sheng Ma
Potential deal with foundation issue
Asking for opinions as I'm a new investor and have only a couple of deals under my belt, looking to buy and hold. Property is a 2bed/2bath with foundation issue (needs R&R) quoted at $60k - 4ft extension was built...
Bienes Raices
Open permit?
I'm making an offer on HUD house, and there are two expired permits, one on a re-roof, the other on something trivial. It was re-roofed 6 years ago--the work was already done, but they never had the final inspection. ...
Jeff Higgins
When to involve a city inspector
My wife and I are about to purchase our very first property. Local city law says I can fix it up without having to involve a licensed contractor if I do the work myself. However there are some things I do not know how...
Robert Geiser
California garage conversion (ADU) SB-13
Completely new to real estate. Long time pod cast listener (which changed my life) first time posting on the forums today. So earlier this year I purchased my first property in Southern California (where I live). It h...