Eric Gutierrez
Beware of Kwikset Smartkey Deadbolts
I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past. Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...
Chris Gorman
My First DIY Tiling Job: Floor Preparation
So I have a duplex, and am currently renovating our tenant side. The last 2 big projects are to refinish the oak floors in the living room/bedrooms, and we want to tile the kitchen and bathroom. We're hiring out a con...
Bienes Raices
AC Cage costs $700?
I called a place and they want $599 + $100 installation for the cage. I don't know much about these, but this seems like a lot.For those who invest in neighborhoods where AC condensor theft happens, what do you do fo...
Rich Weese
How many think the worst is over? Part 2.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38277180/ns/business-consumer_news/
A couple days ago I posted the same topic. The above article is an article that discusses possible deflation and recession for the U.S. There are a lot ...
Jean Marx
Sacramento, CA vs. Little Rock, AR
My husband and I are trying to determine the most viable market for us to get more involved in REI. We are primarily looking into two metro areas: Sacramento, CA and Little Rock, AR. Here is the summary from our prosp...
Karen Margrave
REAL HARDWOOD OR ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOOR?
I know "REAL" hardwood floors sound great. However; engineered wood (not laminate) can be refinished too, and is more consistent in coloring and finish I'm told. For high end homes, what have you used? Brand? If you ...
Grant Anderson
Rental Applications
Hello all, I have a few rental properties that I manage myself. I have been hearing from some people that I should set up some criteria to base my decisions on. The criteria I have come up with is income must be three...
Eric Belgau
Washington + Cannabis + Landlords
I'm not sure if this is of any interest to the community here, but from where I sit it's getting to be downright fascinating.
With recreational cannabis legal in WA and CO - and momentum toward legalization e...
Simon Obas
What rehab repairs Should I do?
Hey! I’m getting ready to do my first brrrr deal. PPis $200 and the ARV is $290K. I want to make sure I do the right rehab to increase my ARV. What rehabs do you suggest? BTW, the rehab for this project will consist o...
Mushtaq G.
HVAC in first rental not working, need help
Hi, I just purchased my first rental, two months into journey I get this dreaded call from my tenant yesterday that A/C is not cooling, I immediately call the service guy that maintained the unit in past, he charged m...