Wesley W.
Improvements to rental units
Hi all,We have a growing portfolio of small multi family properties in a nearby city. The area has been historically blue collar, but is experiencing some gentrification in recent years. These particular buildings h...
Mark S.
Property Manager Question - List of Work to be Done Before Showing Property
For the last two rental properties I've acquired, my property manager gave me a list of items of work that I should have done to the property before showing the property (e.g., small repairs, full repaint, change out ...
Tom Gray
Forced Appreciation VS New Purchase
Hi,I am curious to see how experienced investors would approach this situation. I recently purchased an auction house and after rehabbing the interior I rented it out for $1050/mo. I have a total of $36,000 cash inves...
Daniel Claroni
What's that smell?!?
How easy is it to get rid of a bad stink in a house? What if it isn't as easy as replacing the carpets?A house I am thinking about buying has a bad stink that smells like cat urine. The previous owner disclosed that d...
Butch Greene
Buying a friend's townhome?
Friend lives in south Charlotte. Has a townhome they are wanting to sell within the next 6 months. Ones nearby of almost identical location & build (2 story) are going for $305k fully updated flooring and applianc...
Kenneth LaVoie
Strange odors ... locating and eliminating
We have 3-4 units out of 48 that have "mystery odors" -- We have had no luck in getting rid of them or pintpointing their location. they've VERY old buildings but there's no carpeting so once we do, we SHOULD be able ...
Jackson Tate
Always White Cabinets?
Is it the consensus that in a rehab you should always use white cabinets? If the property already has usable cabinets that aren't white is it always worth it to have them painted?
Guevara M.
Help With Updating (Pics)
I want to do some updating in my 1/1 condo before I get ready to sell it. I need to make it look better than any of the other units that are there. Most of them look just like mine. (Old) So what are some of the th...
Mike Cartmell
Duplex Analysis
Please give me your opinion on this property I am considering. It is a side by side duplex and seller is asking for $135k but I'm thinking of offering 125k. Both units are currently occupied renting for $650 and $70...
James H.
Do you leave the blinds open when advertising a vacant rental?
Do you leave the blinds open? Is there any risk of more vandalism if they are open in your experience?
I have finally finished the rehab on my first investment property ever and thought this was interesting: When we...