Leslie McIntosh
How to add improvements in a Texas TREC standard condo contract?
Howdy,I am looking for ways to incorporate known costs into a Texas standard TREC condo form between myself and the seller on an off market deal. I have a list of things that I want done, so I would like to include t...
Omid Sadeghi
When (and to what extent) should Multi-Family Units be improved?
Curious about your approach and strategy. I have an 8 Unit apartment building in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA. One of my units is now vacant. I could slap on some new paint and make minor repairs to get same/similar ren...
Justin Linville
City trying to acquire part of my land for road improvements.
I was recently contacted by a third party hired by the city of Sherwood in Arkansas. The city is planning road improvements due to flooding during heavy rain storms. They want to acquire 1,251 sq/ft of land to the fro...
Steve S.
How much should I invest in improving a rental before leading?
As some of you may recall, I'm buying the house I grew up in as my first rental property.
My parents have taken good care of it but it's a 38 year old house. They've been empty nesting for about 12 years.
That sa...
Karla Kahmeyer
how often do you see land value greater than improvement value?
Hello BP community!I was visiting the county assessor site for my first property because I was trying to learn how to determine depreciation. I saw something I need help with. In case this is germane to the explanatio...
Ben Feder
Is it profitable to buy real estate that needs no improvement?
What if you decide to buy an apartment building that's already profitable, running fine, structurally and cosmetically up to date, and has good management? If you buy that type of apartment, or any other type of real ...
Aleksandar Tanev
Improving Debt to Income ratio by renting to my wife's business?
Hi Everyone,
I am about to start my real estate investing journey, but my debt to income ratio is not that great.
I own almost 500k on my primary residence, and lenders don’t find me very attractive anymore.
My wif...
Chris Kraemer
Improve property, lower price, or give cash back to sell faster?
We are in a seller's market but no offers after 3 weeks. We are selling a 2008 home, and competing with new homes $20k more expensive.To be competitive should we: 1. Update our property (ie bronze fixtures like new ho...
Jehan Jaleel
Should a new tenant do property improvement and deduct from rent?
I have a tenant prospect that seems very promising but the guy is a contractor. He noticed some improvement that can be made on my property such as new paint, carpeting and fixing some broken closet doors. He offered ...
Luis Olivencia
Using Home Improvement LLC to to collect income from rooms rented
Hello to all. I recently opened a home improvement LLC which has my contractor licence attached to it. I did this so that I can work on whatever properties I purchase in the future. I have no interest in remodeling o...