Brittany Smith
Bank refusing to dewinterize
Im a FTHB and I put in an offer on an as is Fannie Mae home and the listing agent advised the bank will only accept offers at asking price and will not dewinterize. I made a second offer at asking price and offered to...
Michael Hayworth
Well, your toilet works now
Yes, Ms. Tenant, your toilet works again. But remember that clause in the lease about how the tenant is responsible for foreign object blockage in the plumbing system?
James R.
How do I value this Craftsman renovation?
Hello everyone - My wife and I are considering purchasing a 1927 craftsman style home in North Oak Cliff. The home is a "full renovation" - brand new electrical, new plumbing, new roof etc. Its a great house - problem...
Nathan Grubb
What the what? Should this valve be here?
So, I'm examining the plumbing for my bathroom that sits in the joists of the basement, and I notice the valve pictured here.One side is hot, the other is cold. From what I can tell, hot is on full-open and cold is co...
Seth Greiner
Single Family Purchasing Checklist
Do you have a checklist you use to verify your numbers are correct after you have an offer accepted? I'm trying to create a list I can go to verify I want to go forward with a deal. Please help me in adding to the lis...
Shawna WImpy
What about Brrrring older homes
Hi, I'm a newby and would like to hear from investors with experience in renting 40-60 yr old single family homes. The question running on my mental hamster wheel is: Replace the infrastruct (plumbing &electrical...
Account Closed
3 most important item to look during physical inspection
Hi all, I am in feasibility period and walking through every unit for physical inspection. The building is built in 1970s and I am wondering other than foundation and slab what are the most important things that I nee...
Jacob Camilliere
Need urgent help on tenant water damage issue - FL
Hello all, I need some urgent advice on how to handle a situation that i am currently in.The situation: I own a townhome in Tampa, FL with tenants that have been great. They informed me of a plumbing problem on Friday...
George Moehlenhoff
Winterized, what do I need turned on for inspection?
So I got a house under contract, it's a reo and is currently winterized. The electric is on for sure, but the bathroom has the tape over the toilet and the usual "don't turn on" signs....
I have 10 days for my inspe...
Alexis Zion
How do I deduct, in this year, a Heating Systems for my 8 unit building
Hi AllMy Central Boiler in my 8 unit building died March 2014I had a central boiler and converted all the units to individual forced air units in each apartment (they now control their own heat and pay their own gas b...