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Tips for women dealing with contractors
My question pertains to how to avoid being ripped off by contractors. I had an experience recently where I asked for a bid on a project and it seemed pretty high. When I asked them for another bid with a couple of thi...
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HOA not taking accountability for declining fence architectural change
I am a homeowner in Plainfield, IN. We recently built a home and were told that to build a fence, we had to submit an architectural change form to the HOA. We submitted a form via e-mail which is 1 of the 3 ways the...
Laura Levine
NJ Inspector missed major issues, options for legal recourse?
Hi All,My husband and I recently bought a 90 year old 2 family home in Northern NJ. We had what we thought was an extensive home inspection completed, including a termite inspection. We planned on doing renovations,...
Ben Langebartels
I have a STR property to analyze but don't want to pay $300
Air DNA is charging me $300 ( a whole year) just for the 1 analysis in the neighborhood that I want to look at to possibly purchase a property in. I know this can make a big difference, but it seems really high! Is ...
Kent Mayes
Sponsered by KW? Do you believe wholesaling is "unethical?"
Hi! My name is Kent and I currently reside in Corpus Christi, TX. I've been snooping around this website for around 1 and a half years and feel its time to start asking some questions that pertain to the goals I desir...
Kacie Benson
What if I used the first-time buyer to get ahead?
Just a thought I've had for a couple of weeks now.
What if I used the FHA loan and paid the PMI for a condo where I live and then get a rental property? I would have to take HOA's into consideration but . . .
Buy ...
Ericka Mizuta
Writing own note on a investment property
Does anyone have experience with writing my own note on equity that is in an investment property? I have a few rentals that all have equity (as well as my primary residence). I would like to use this equity to re-in...
Jim Y.
Dealing With Contractors: The Myths and Reality
There are countless stories and stereotypes about contractors failing deadlines, blowing out budgets, screwing clients, and being generally inept. Yet there are also many investors, small and giant, who have repeated ...
Rafael Floresta
Help me figure out the BS charges on the closing costs my mortgage:
Here is a scan of my closing costs. I know a lot of those are legit, but the settlement charge seems really high, and also the survey. And the Document preparation fee, seems BS. I am already paying for real estate a...
Jeremy Kersten
Buying on courthouse steps
I've heard when you buy a foreclosure from the court house steps at auction that you cannot resell the property for X amount of time to give the foreclosee a chance to buy it back. Something like a few years? Could so...