Mark Forest
Odor and moisture from the crawl space
I had about 2” of water in my flooded crawl space in April. I sucked it out with a utility pump and opened all the crawl space vents. We have not had any heavy rains like we did with the spring thaw and the April sh...
Daniela R.
Pros and cons of buying single family home with "gas" heating?
This is only my second post in bigger pockets. I am a first time home buyer, and the first one to buy a house in my family. I am free of debt and after lot of hard work saved up for a downpayment. But I am still learn...
Danny Stern
Home Inspection when purchasing a flip
Hi All,I am a first time home buyer and going to be putting an offer in on a flip and wanted to include a home inspection. the issue is the basement is partially finished so access to walls is limited. Does it still p...
Caitlin B.
SFH - charge extra for snow/mowing or put on tenants? What paint?
We are entering the game with our first rental (family member was supposed to move in but passed away, so we already are in possession of this property). It's a very small 850 sq ft, no basement SFH on a street of nea...
Account Closed
When you're Analyzing the Property for Repairs
I've been through quite a few properties thus far and have gotten pretty good on my estimates but there's still this gray area that continues to make me ever so slightly doubtful. What do you consider something that m...
Account Closed
Work as an agent & wholesaler: is it unethical?
Hello to all, Disclaimer: I have not done a deal yet, nor is my RE license hung on any wall. But it has got me to thinking. I will be getting my broker license eventually, and will get my first wholesale deal soon thr...
Paul Schanbacher
Brick wall has a "bow"/leaning inwards... Is there a good fix?
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum category to put this in, forgive me if it is not. A good friend of mine called me today to look at a property with him. It has a lot of potential (so long as this does not bre...
Soleine Tholance
Broken Glass on Bay Window
Hello,As I was inspecting a property for which the lease ends soon, my tenants showed me that the inside pane of a big bay window is broken - it isn't just cracked, a part of the glass fell. They admitted that it happ...
Bienes Raices
Mold behind vanity in bathroom
In one of my properties there is about 2 to 3 square feet of of mold on the base boards and the drywall just above the baseboards behind the vanity, under the sink's plumbing.
The visible parts of the plumbing are no...
Romil S.
Leander vs Roundrock for Austin Real Estate Investment in 300k
Looking to invest in SFH in Austin suburbs for 300k max for SFH. I am getting options in both Roundrock and Leander area.
1. Which one is better from consistent rental / finding reliable tenant perspective? Leander ...