Ed McIver
Mold in the basement
I am looking at a bank owned property that has mold in the basement it could be 200 300 square feet of moldy drywall. Behind the drywall is a cinder block wall. I'm thinking I need to remove all the drywall and any no...
Eric Rivera
Washer and Dryer in Garage
Does anyone have experience with having a washer and dryer in the garage? I'm closing on a property, and belatedly realized the hooks-ups are located on the insulated (ie., the wall shared with the kitchen) wall of th...
Kirk R.
Painting Required & other repair items on VA Loan closing Jan 23rd - high of 28 degrees next 10 days.
VA loan closing Jan 23rd.Repairs required by VA appraiser/inspector:--------------------------------------------------------------1. ALL STEPS TO UPPER LEVEL AND STEPS TO THE BASEMENT NEEDS HANDRAILS...(ALL STEPS).......
Jon Schwartz
Best home security system without an internet connection?
Hi all,I'm starting my first rehab in a few weeks, and I want to install a security system. I don't need video recording, just window/door sensors and motion sensors. The house will have power, but no internet.What's ...
Tamela Shannon
Allowance?
For all those out there, do you give your tenants an allowance? You know like utilities, water, gas, things like that. What are the pros and cons of an allowance?
Gary Houck
Heat pump broke who pays increased electric bill
So the heat pump broke on a rental of mine. So the house was heated by the strip heat. This caused the bill to go up. The tennants are wanting me to pay the increased bill. Should I? Should I pay a portion? If so h...
Jack Hritsko
Ready to get started
I finally got my parents on deck to support my real estate journey rather then the traditional college route. I am ready to leave the educational phase, even though it is really comfortable, and want to put my first d...
Chidvi Pemula
How do you manage/keep track of your Short Term rental properties?
I installed smart devices (Nest, Lock, Security System, Garage door openers, Blinds and others) in my property before listing it on AirBnb. I don't want tenants to go and mess with them. I prefer to give them access ...
Ryan R.
Spray Foam Cost/Value?
I'm having foam sprayed into a section of a rehab this morning. It's in an attic that was converted into two bedrooms. I don't have a lot of experience with spray-foam; this is my first time to personally use it.
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Matt Stookey
Can You really force Appreciation on Residential Properties??
Previously we have been taught that forcing appreciation is a great strategy that is used commonly in commercial real estate. By incorporating a new strategy called "greenhabbing", we've found a way to actually force ...