Cole Puterbaugh
3-unit mfh severely underappraised
Under contract for a 3-unit mfr in Cleveland. My first purchase. Purchase price is 177K.Appraisal is 138K.I cannot make up the difference with cash since I'm already at the top end of my purchasing ability.Is ordering...
Mark Rauch
Out of state investing
If one were to invest out of state, what would be the proper way to oversee improvements and management. In other words what should your infrastructure look like and how can you protect against property managers, con...
Daniel Teran
First time landlord choosing between three tenants - Pacific NW
I am renting my house for the first time and held an open house today. I received a very positive response with 7 applicants which is slightly overwhelming to say the least. I have it narrowed down to three but am in...
Bret Weigel
Attic Insulation on Rental - Install or not?
Hi all, I had some tenants move in last month to a 3/2 SFR (I just closed on the property a month prior) and I really like them a lot. Good people. Anyways, the first day in, we realized the hot water heater needed re...
Michael Plaks
The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...
Jeremy Lee
Renting from a landlord... met prior tenant :(
Hey all,
So we are facing a big decision on whether to move into a rental or not. It's in an area we have been wanting to move, there are currently no other rentals that fit our criteria, now is a good time to move...
Matthew Carducci
Help wanted - Tenant potential seeking legal action
Good morning,Up front: Current tenant may potential be seeking legal action on grounds that I am not making reasonable efforts to rent the property. Details:House is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (SC). ...
Amy Thatcher
Eviction at Christmas: Scrooge or Good Business?
I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...
Scott Weaner
Kitchen Flooring Under Cabinets??
I am doing a kitchen rehab, and plan on using a Luxury Vinyl Plank. This one!Should I run this under the cabinets, or put it in after the cabinets are installed? I tend to think that this should NOT go under the cabin...
Greg Todrank
Anyone Ever waive inspection contingency?
I was in a multi offer situation on my most recent property. My realtor called with a suggestion that may move me ahead of the others — waive the inspection contingency.Spoiler alert: I did and have it under contrac...