Brett Mach
Is flood plain ALWAYS deal breaker? (halfplex BRRRR)
I'm a new investor looking for an off-market advantage and am analyzing a lead on a flood plain property (fsbo) ten minutes from my primary residence. Short version: IF numbers are still strong when accounting for req...
Scott J.
Water Seeping From Floor
Out here in Southern California we just had a very unusual 4 days of rain and a renter called me and said their carpet was wet and they couldn't find the source.
Luckily it was in the corner of the house and ...
Dominic Scheck
Advice on big plumbing issue in Minneapolis
Hi, friends,Water started coming up from the drains in my duplex. A Roto Rooter technician managed to clear the main line after a ton of work and resorting to a 1-inch blade (apparently, they usually use only 6- or 3-...
David Hodge
Moisture in basement
We are in Colorado (near Denver) and noticed moisture in the basement. I was originally thinking that the moisture was coming up through the concrete, but I don't believe that is the issue for these reasons... the to...
Swetha Ramaiah
Rent and buy investment property in Bay Area. Good idea?
I have owned 2 houses that I lived in at different points in time, in the last 8 years and have seen the appreciation and success of owing real estate in bay area. Fast forward to now, I'm going through a divorce and ...
Drew Feutz
Owner Paid Utilities
I'm looking to house hack and I've found a triplex that I'm interested in but there's one problem: landlord-paid utilities. This includes electric, gas, sewer, trash, and water.I've done some research on this the past...
Chan K.
New Steam Boiler - Automatic Feed Issue
Hi So I had a contractor removed and installed a new steam boiler. He is supposed to come back and do a skimming on the system after 2 weeks, but he never came back.My urgent question:- The automatic feeder that he in...
Swetha Mandava
Analyzing my first deal (help!)
I'm investing in a duplex in Squirrel hill, Pittsburgh, PAOffer price 253kdownpayment 25% = 63.25kMortgage Rate 5% ARM loan with 7/1Current Rent, fully occupied 2125 / monthVacancy Rate 6%Operating Costs 10%Property M...
Adam Smith
Colorado Real Estate Professional Designation for Taxes
I have searched the forums and have found bits and pieces of answers to my question so I thought I would ask to see if I can get a complete answer.My question is: Is it beneficial to be designated as a "real estate p...
Kyle Doney
Reglaze or Replace Tub?
I have a rental with an old ugly blue tub. Would you reglaze it or put a new one in? Going along with that, how about tiling the wall vs putting in a shower surround from Home Depot? Thinking I'm going to tile. More e...