Curt Thomas
Annual Inspections and Billing Tenant Back
I never see anything talked about or written on the proper way to conduct an Annual (or bi-annual) inspection on a rental.Conducting the inspections without charging the tenant for maintenance (if) needed seems pointl...
Brian Orr
Painted cabinets in long-term rentals/flips
Has anybody tried this? The cabinets are in great shape but they're so dated. I'm not so much looking for economic reasons to "just leave them the way they are" haha, I already know that's what I "should" do. They nee...
Patrick Britton
Section 8 approved properties in Chicago, IL
I am under contract to purchase a few properties in southside of Chicago, aiming for section 8 tenants. It's my understanding that the property needs to pass CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) inspection. Anybody know ...
David J.
Would you choice A or choice B?
I am thinking over 2 choices. Would like input, insight or opinions. I have a bay area SFH value ~$410K, bought 1 year ago for $385K with 20% down and put about $30K repairs into it. Has good terms, 30year loan with...
Riley Holt
Am I in too deep with my rental repair?
So I have posted in the past regarding my rental and the issues with lead paint on the exterior. I recently did a renovation to the garage that was right next to the house causing damage to the existing wood siding. ...
Chip Chronister
Tax lien lenders information
First I am totally new to this so please dont kill me. I know in texas when a person gets behind on their taxes there is some lenders that will give a person a loan to pay their taxes now more than likely they will no...
Tricia Laux
Lead Disclosure- House built in 88
Good morning,
I am drafting my first lease, and had a question regarding the lead disclosure- it is a SFR that was built in 1988, so no lead paint. Do I still need to put the lead clause in the lease and give th...
Trevor Caswell
STR UPDATE for Out of Town Investors Interested in Waco
The reason for this post is to educate out of town investors or first time investors looking to secure their first Short Term Rental in Waco, TX.
As you know, Waco is a highly sought tourist destination in Texas due ...
Spencer Krautkramer
Pink Cast Iron Tub
Thoughts on pink cast iron tubs? I'm purchasing a property with one, and undecided what I should do. Leave it or replace it? Or is painting/reglazing an option?
Craigx Dies
Burn on kitchen counter, how to repair?
Hello All,My first tenant moved out this week and upon final inspection of my house there is a burn on my kitchen counter top. See pics. Any suggestion on how to repair this? Or is replacing the counter top the onl...