Karen Cook
Rehab after Hurricane Harvey
I am busier now than when I have done previous rehab to hold. I use to hire in subs and oversee, but now I need a contractor and I need to not micro manage. That said, I do have a simple scope of work, materials list,...
Luke B.
GC and investor from Raleigh / Durham
Newbie from Raleigh NC! I'm a licensed GC and operate a fence installation and repair company. My wife Holly is a real estate broker. I've been a long time reader of this site but haven't chimed in much. Short term, w...
Marc Shin
Should I finish the basement in a Duplex to increase STR Cashflow?
I found a duplex that is a 1/1 on each side. The basements on both sides are unfinished. I can finish both basements and turn both sides into a 2/2, and that would increase the STR cashflow by $700 per side. But i...
Jeff K.
Baltimore County section 8
Hi all. Like others I am having some bumps with Baltimore City section 8. On the yearly inspection they gave my tenant issues and are threatening to cancel her voucher for some ridiculous stuff.I am curious-Can anyone...
Paul Cox
Short term lease funded by Insurance Company
Ok BP,I've got a 5 BR 2200 sf SFH that I've got up for rent on all the usual sites through postlets. I received an email today from an insurance company asking if my place was still for rent. The email went like thi...
Sam Mathew
Renew Tenant Lease or Sell Home? Your Thoughts..??
Here is the real estate scenario....what do you think?In 2017, I bought a 4 bdrm rental home in Port St Lucie, FL for $140k. My tenant pays $1500/mth and I make $250 a month profit. The tenant has been amazing, even...
Kurt Hines
Security Deposit in Metro Detroit
Hi everyone! I'm wondering what security deposit everyone is requiring in Metro Detroit. Currently I am at the state max of 1.5 rent in Plymouth, but I am considering lowering it to increase my tenant pool.What has ...
Benjamin Cowles
How about making offers "minus repair costs" when in doubt
As a newbie wanting to get a property under contract, how about getting a tentative offer 'minus repairs tbd(by contractor/inspector)' accepted? Have any of you lacking rehab estimation knowledge done something like t...
Jeremiah H.
Buying commercial property and inspection came back with issues, now what?
A little back story on the property first. I'm buying commercial property that has 5 units currently. 1 is 4000sqft with 1 tenant, the other is 4000 sqft split into 4-1000sqft units. The 1 tenant building is getting $...
Tim Sansone
Homeowners insurance options - my agent isn't helpful!
My insurance agent is being less than forthcoming when it comes to info on homeowners insurance options. I'm trying to compare RC to ACV and she won't give me all of the options. The company has placed too high a valu...