Kevin Marin
Airbnb into wedding venue???
Hey, I have recently listed an airbnb in September and I got an inquiry for a few dates. They asked me if I would consider allowing them to have their wedding ceremony at the property with the reception after. I'm con...
Heather Shannon
General Contractors: Hire one or be my own?
I am planning to buy a fixer upper and make it a B & B. I'm torn about using a general contractor vs. doing the general contracting myself.CONs of Hiring a General Contractor:1. They are reputed to suck big time ...
Mark Miles
real estate agent's response to inspection
When you're buying a house using an agent, and the purchase contract has an inspection contingency period, and some fairly sizable issues arise during the inspection, does your agent: a) try to convince you these item...
Christina Martinez
Tenant Paid Late and Different Amount
I have a rental that is rented with signed lease for 1,300 a month the new tenant who just moved in last month, this month decides he only is going to pay $1200 because he says he didn't do an final walk thru prior to...
James M Smith
Reasonable fees for Security Deposit retention in Arlington, Tx
Ok, lets get the "it depends on your state/local municipality" out of the way. I am looking for a more general quesiton of what is a reasonable hourly rate (or per job) to charge for DIY repairs. For example, if a t...
Victor Mondragon
Will these numbers work to build a garage apartment to rent?
Hello BP!I have been working with an architect and builder on getting drawings made and construction quote for a garage apartment and would love feedback on this deal.I live in the Houston Heights area. (For those no...
Art Maydan
Circuit Breaker Keeps Flipping
The bottom unit of my duplex is a 2BR and both bedrooms are on one circuit breaker. Most of the other breakers are a 20V but this one is a 15V. The tenant says that it keeps flipping and all he has plugged in is a mod...
David Shapiro
Do you replace 13 year HVAC system with R22 refrigerant?
Hi All, I have a 13 year old rental property in Austin that needs 4 lbs. of R22 refrigerant. I'm being told by the HVAC contractor that because of the phase-out R22 is $125/lb. If I'd like to find the leak that will c...
Leo Previllon
Newbie , advice needed what can I realistically do with 20k-30k
Hello all . Peace and blessings . The ultimate question is what can I do realistically do you 20-30 k cash in real estate ? Creative answers , advice in real estate , which markets please answers .Some context , in m...
Mike H.
Am I obligated to compensate tenants?
I own a condo property in Dallas area that had 5-6 leak incidents from the unit above. I, as the Landlord have responded all repair coordinate/cleaning within 24hrs after the report. However, the tenant is now threa...