Sean Dixon
What gives dollar its value?
Check out this awesome video by TedEd explaining how the value of money is determined!
The value of money is determined by how much (or how little) of it is in circulation. But who makes that decision, and how does t...
Nick Maugeri
Property Taxes In California - Transfer
I'm not a CPA, but a big kickback from sellers that have a ton of equity is they do not want (rightfully so) their property taxes to increase when they trade their home. The average % for CA is 1.25% of the purchase p...
Matt B.
Running out of hot water after 2-3 showers
Title says it all... this is in my personal residence but I’ve found BP to be a more credible source for answers than searching the web.
After 2 or 3 showers the water gets cool/lukewarm, not freezing and will stay t...
Greg Smith
tenant complains that she is always cold
I am fairly new at landlording. I've been at it maybe 2 years and have had mostly positive experiences. I have a few section 8 rentals. An older woman just moved in a SFH and complains of being constantly cold. Sh...
Mark Fitzpatrick
Spending cuts, tax increases, or both? How's the debt ceiling debate going to work out?
With the specter of a US default growing over this debt ceiling issue, how do you think all this is going to work out? Republicans are firmly against tax increases and want steep spending cuts, but Democrats want tax ...
David Sisson
tenant complaining about musty smell in closet
I have a new tenant in my commercial property. They are complaining about a musty smell in a closet and have used the dreaded "mold" word. They are complaining about headaches. Honestly, this is their second day in th...
Elizabeth J Humphrey
Marketing to corporate renter's
Anyone have any experience with marketing to corporate renters? Our tenant has bought a house and will be leaving and I thought about trying to rent to workers whose company is paying them to move to a new location. I...
Richard Brum
Direct Vent Space Heater
Long time lurker here, figured it was time to ask my first question. I recently looked at a small apartment complex in Central Connecticut. The units are heated by a gas-fired direct vent heater located in the ki...
Josh Coup
Plumbing disaster in Kansas City area
The plumber that fixed our plumbing disaster (around the base of a toilet) recommended I reach out to a carpenter to check for wood-rot. The water damage is within the walls and likely the subfloor. Do I look for a ca...
Troy Gandee
20+ Wholetails in 2021
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $100,000
In 2021, myself and acquisition partner wholetailed over 20 properties. We noticed the desperate need for inve...