Peter Durant
Flooring choices for new unit
I've just closed on my first 2 family house and need to do some renovations to prepare them for rental. One of the choices I'm struggling with is the flooring. The house is in a B/C neighborhood. I'd like to remove...
Justin Heitter
My first Property (duplex house hack)
I am very close to buying my first property In Coeur d Alene Idaho. It is a very nice duplex that was built in 73. It is an owner occupied property(me, I am house hacking) The kitchen is very dated so I will be doi...
Lilly Fang
Termites! Help! buying a house, waiting for writing an offer
We are new here, in Sacramento, CA. we are trying to buy an older house, do some remodeling, then live there for a few years, then thinking about selling it. The house is back on market due to inspection problems. The...
Patrick McPartlin
First Renovation Project Under Contract!
Hello all,
So I've been a bit late to write this post as the house has technically been under contract for roughly 19 days. It's expected closing is fast approaching, this Friday (6/28/2013).
The acquisition process...
Vera G.
What is happening with Miami rental market?
We have a 1br in the Hemispheres complex, on the barrier island (2nd line of buildings from the beach) in Hallandale Beach, FL. 2.5 years ago it was rented in under 1 month for 1450, while similar apartments in the co...
Luke Councell
1st Time MD Homebuyer need learning exp. Estimating Repair Costs
Hello,Long-time lurker looking for some advice on purchasing an older home in NW Maryland (cheaper than most places in MD) and estimating repairs on it. I will be looking at the home today, and I'm not quite sure how ...
Jesse Aaron
Is this inspection a deal breaker?
Hi all, I recently made my first offer. It’s been quite overwhelming so far, but everything seemed to be going smooth until my inspection report yesterday. The “highlights” are copied below. Is this a deal breaker? Sh...
Billy Sarno
Looking for duplex plans engineered for western Washington
Hello friends,
What website would you recommend for a 1000 sq. ft duplex engineered for western Washington? That's 1000 sq. ft. on each side. If it can be done, I would love it to be a 3 bed, 2 bath at 1000 sq. ft a ...
Scott Gullaksen
Contractor Taking too Long to Finish past estimated completion date on contract
Hi,
I am rehabbing a property in Philadelphia with intentions to flip it and I am a Realtor. The estimated completion date was April 1st initially and then with some added work that came up, we signed an add...
Sam Bhattacharya
How do you deal with a tenant constantly asking to make repairs?
Say you have a tenant who wants you to replace carpeting that is worn but still functional. Or he wants you to fix a gutter that is old but still does the job. Or he wants you to paint a kitchen ceiling when all it ...