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Virginia Jones Ungrounded Outlets in Rental House
10 February 2017 | 7 replies

I recently bought a rental house that has ungrounded outlets. I have three options I can choose from: Replace the illegal 3-prong with 2-prong, replace all outlets with ground fault outlets, or rewire the entire house...

Adam Moehn Appliance repair
3 March 2018 | 10 replies

Does anyone have recommendations of good people for appliance repair? Currently, my issue is with a dishwasher that's not working. Seems like a lot of places want $60-$90 just to show up and take a look which seems ki...

Mitch H. Interior Dryer Venting, Tenant Complaining About Fumes
17 November 2015 | 11 replies

I have two rental units in which the electric dryer does not vent to the exterior.  I provide lint traps for tenants use.  I know this is not ideal, but have decided for now, I am OK with the solution.One unit is comp...

Account Closed What made you choose REI, and what kept you going?
16 June 2010 | 5 replies

I thought it might be interesting to see what made many here decide they wanted to be Real Estate investors in life. I also thought it might be interesting to know how long they took to get up and decide to do their f...

Nick Pacheco My First Deal Analysis Numbers/Projections!(10.30% ROI)
24 February 2019 | 8 replies

I'm new to RE investing--I have just analyzed my first property: I assumed this property was sold for $140,000, 20% down 4.3% interest, rented out for 1,300/mo, 9% property management, 5% cap exp., vacancy rate 7%, in...

William White 100 year old home in New Orleans - Home Warranty Question
22 June 2022 | 5 replies

Hey y'all, I know the home warranty question has been hashed out a thousand times and I have read a lot of the threads about. I think for most situations I would agree with a lot of y'all that as an investor and a lan...

Sonny H. Planning to a get a van
18 October 2016 | 14 replies

Hi - just recently have new edition to the family .
Planning to get a van which cost almost 40k.

Need a strategic plan to pay for the van.
I need some advice or directions to generate cash flow to pay for the van . ...

James H. Bad experience with contractor
18 November 2012 | 8 replies

So I recently paid to have a carport erected at my rental. I ordered the steel from a local steel supplier who has a good reputaion and who has always been very helpful with my questions.

The bad part is the contract...

Joseph L. Have to have licensed contractor?
17 August 2011 | 5 replies

Hey guys,

I am still looking for my first project and was wondering for you guys who rehab if you have to have a licensed contractor do the work?

The reason I ask because a family friend is a Handyman and does elect...

Denita Ozenne 1st investment + No hot water + Leaky ceiling = FUN TIMES..
17 January 2016 | 9 replies

Hey Bp's, Just a little background. Closed on my VERY FIRST deal on 1/4/16. A beautiful, fairly new duplex (built in 2007). We are house hacking one unit and renting the other. Both sides rent for $1275. Price- 170k. ...