Donald Hendricks
Pitfalls of buying a home on owner finance terms
I found a house that is being sold on owner finance. The numbers work, with about $300 a month cash flow using the 50% rule and 2% rule.
Question is, what are the pitfalls of buying on owner financing? What...
Josh L.
Installing dimmer switch
I was skimming a real estate book about increasing value of your income property in the bookstore, and it mentioned how much of a difference changing the light on/off switch to a dimmer switch would be.Does it really ...
Art Maydan
Brand New A/C Won't Turn On
I bought my duplex in October and haven’t needed the A/C yet. Each unit has its own A/C unit and it was a gut rehab so everything is brand new and should be working. When I go to turn the A/C on, it won’t start. I’ve ...
Leland S.
Missing flashing on doors bricked in
I recently finished a townhome development project that had in the plans sliding doors leading to what were supposed to be floating balconies. A few months after receiving U&O, almost 1 year from being "dried in" ...
Carrie Cathey
Where can I find Land Contracts (contract for deed)?
Curious to know if anyone is successful in land contracts? If so, which market is hot for this and who would I talk about to acquire such a deal? Thanks.
Kalo (Kyle) Atanasoff
What laminate and brand ?
Hello all,We are about to replace the old carpet in one of the rental condos we own. Initially we were thinking to replace with carpet again, but i think it will make more sense to put a laminate. I have no experience...
Matthew Blue
Tenant wants to install fence
I just rented out my single family home and the tenants asked me if they can install a fence in the backyard because I don't have one. Is it worth the risk for them to do it or maybe ask them to split the cost to put ...
Tiffany C.
Flipping General Contractor Estimate
Hello, I am a new member to Bigger Pockets and have already learned a great deal from the forums and podcasts. I'm truly grateful for the information. I am also a new investor in flipping in the Las Vegas/Henders...
Kristy Farmer
HVAC consideration upright location - no room in attic
Hello fellow knowledgeable BPers-I have just had to replace entire HVAC unit due to mold. I bought my upstairs, downstairs duplex last year. The HVAC system was laying on its side underneath the house and moisture, ...
Kia E.
Upgrades by tenant?
Tenant wants to upgrade kitchen countertops to granite at own expense. In general what is everyone's angle on pitfalls and cautions of tenet-initiated property renovation?