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Broad Evaluation Checklist for Rental properties
Hi BP members,I am working on an initial evaluation checklist for multi-family real estate investments, for this lets assume we're talking 2 - 12 unit deals. (If anyone has anything to offer for larger properties, ple...
George Bell
Section 8 voucher utilities included
Hello, I have a few SFH rentals . I’ve never had a section 8 tenant but am looking for general information. I know how to look up what section 8 would pay for rent based on bedrooms and fair market value for the area ...
Daric Myers
Alarm Systems in Apartments
I'm looking at a 16 door property in a C part of town. As I push through the recovery stage I want to keep the property safe so I've put security cameras into my numbers.
But, what about security systems in the apar...
Joshua Icenhower
Are Electrical Engineering Design Services Needed In Residential?
Hello everyone,First I want to thank you all for the support and advice that you provide on these forums. I've been reading through pages of posts and have learned a tremendous amount. Looking to be a buy & hold R...
Victoria S.
Hud home problem/question
I am buying my first investment property and it's a HUD home. The inspection states that plumbing was an issue: "the plumbing lines would not hold pressure indicating a leak or leaks."The bank will not allow me to tur...
TJ Burns
Cape Coral New Construction Fees
My builder sent me a document that states the following:Application_NewConstructionResidential_CapeCoral: "The following fees may be placed on new construction and addition building permits:• ALS IMPACT• POLICE IMPACT...
Jacob Murry
House Hack in St. Louis
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are set to close on our first property next month (barring everything goes well with inspection), so I suppose this is more of a reactive analysis request.. Affirmation or regret - right? :)...
Chase Swanson
Buy and Hold Interest Rates
I am looking to get a loan from standard lender ie (bank, credit union, etc) for my first property. I am planning on trying to keep my down payment on four plex as small as possible while still allowing for cash flow ...
Richard Porras
4 plex with a smelly public area
I am a landlord that lives in unit 4 of his 4 plex and rents out the other 3units. About 2-3 days ago I noticed a smell in the common area(hallway) when I walk by unit 2. This person has not been around for 2-3 months...
Kevin D.
Electric heat
I'm looking at a four unit that has gas heat for the common area and has 5 separate electric panels (1 for each unit and 1 for the common area). Each unit has electric heat and would be paid for by the tenant. A pro...