Alex Huang
Property Condition Report: Cost Estimates?
I'm assessing a HUD property (my first investment prop) and am trying narrow my estimate on the cost of rehab on a house.I was able to pull up a PCR on the property (a brick ranch) and here are some key things:Cooling...
Andy Forrest
Most Common Repairs Needed
I am currently in the process of starting a home repair/handyman company. I want to focus on working for property managers and landlords so I am trying to find out what the most common repairs or maintenance issues...
Kevin Chen
DIY Rehab and Permits Question
Hey guys, I’m new to this forum. I’m in the process of my first rehab project in NJ. I want to know what Rehab work I’m allowed to do myself and which have to be done by licensed sub. (I am not licensed but very handy...
Laurie Chimento
Where do I put my rehab money?
Hi everyone, We have an accepted offer on our first rental property and plan to do the brrr strategy. The inspection is tomorrow, but we already discovered a few days ago that the house has cast iron pipes at least p...
Ru Schaefferkoetter
What's your biggest mess up?
It's embarrassing to say it loud here -- I MESSED UP my very first investment, took a big loss, and still trying to get rid of it. Sparing y'all the painful stories, here are my biggest learnings.
Lesson # 1: NEVER ...
Michael Craig
Tenants Do The Darndest Things
It is 5 o'clock and I get a text from a tenant in the downstairs unit, "Mike, we have a steady drip in the bedroom coming from upstairs.". I respond, "On my way".
When I arrived at the property, I called the upstairs...
Demon S Rogers
Start repairs before closing?
Hello everyone! I am currently under contract and seeking some guidance on repairs that need to be made on a home I'm buy. So there's two types of repairs that need to be done repairs to close and plumbing repairs tha...
Jack B.
Sell and repurchase or rent back out for now?
I've had the property for 8 years. Did a cash out refinance on it recently along with others. The house got a new roof a year ago because it was ready to fail. Plumbing and appliances as well as paint will need upgrad...
Sunny P.
Columbus (Dublin) Rentals
Do you guys have a list of contractors that you work with in the Columbus area? I am looking for a cleaning person, carpet cleaning, painters, electrical, plumbing, etc.Thank you
Patrick M.
What Order Would You Do These Repairs In?
I'm offering on a property and I think I can raise rents 20% based on making some improvements. It's an upstairs/downstairs townhome, 2BR/2.5BA with the half downstairs. Take a look at my current conditions and propos...