Jim K.
Nasty little surprise
Changing out a light in my duplex and...does anyone know when this became illegal? I know my place was built circa 1923-1927 and remodeled in 1945. I don't think this cheap aluminum and plastic fixture is seventy-plus...
Jeffrey Chang
Should I ask my tenant to pay for this?
Hello.I have a rental property that I manage.Tenant complained of sewer smell coming from the basement so I called a plumber to come out. The plumber found that a cap covering the sewer pipe was opened by boxes that ...
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Selling "As Is" = Free From Liability... Myth or Reality?
This question pertains to an investor selling a property they own.Given my own experience in being asked to conceal problems (which I won't do under any circumstance) as well as having encountered on several occasions...
Brad Smith
solo sheet rocking of ceiling
it was suggested to me to just cut the 4x8 sheets in half to be able to manage by myself although it's a lot more taping/floating. I've also heard of "lifts" to hold it up.Suggestions?
Loretta Chavez
Can't write off rental losses until I sell??
Just got our first rental property last year. We put in 25k in rehab plus it was not rented until 2017. My accountant said "Because it was over 150000 (taxable income I assume), IRS carried rental loss over to next yr...
Alex Varner
Buying with existing tenant question
Hey everyone, I am currently in the process of buying my first owner occupied duplex, which currently has tenants occupying both units. Per my realtor, both tenants were on month to month leases, therefore I could mov...
Kathy Evert
How to Invest our money to help a buyer flip home
We are new to real estate investing with 1 property. We have an aquaintance who buys and flips homes. They had a hard money lender who made a commitment using 401K's and due to changes in their employment they no lo...
Luis Magnus
Fix and Flip for Beginners.
Hey guys ! I am a newbie in Real Estate investing, I recently found a great guy to partner with for doing fix and flips, he has 20 years+ of experience and I am surprised he is willing to partner with me, I have aroun...
Michael Mackney
Purchasing a property that didnt pull permits?
Hey everyone. I am in the process of pursuing a deal that someone got burned on by a previous GC. The seller had this property down to the studs with all the electrical redone and dry wall was put up. He did not get ...
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Gut to studs? Drywall question
Hi there, I am in a process of renovation of a house. The house is quite old, and has smell in it. The previous owner had pets. I will be changing plywood floor here and there. But I am more concerned about the drywal...