John Moon
How to Scope Rehab work for Duplex Rental
Hello, this is going to be a long post with bunch of questions so I'm counting on everyone :) I got a duplex I'm looking to purchase. My end goal is to create 2 units that are rent ready. Both units needs good amount ...
Cassandra Brown
Lead Paint Experts: To Test or Not To Test?
My husband and I are under contract for a duplex built in 1915. Obviously, there is lead paint in the home ('unkown' to the sellers), but it has been recently renovated: new flooring, paint, etc. We will be using this...
At twenty-nine years old, Andy Johnson had achieved lean FIRE. He had enough to survive but not enough to make his future family comfortably financially free. All he needed to do was work a little longer, make a bit m...
Real estate risk can make you wealthy or cause your portfolio to come crashing down. Like any type of investing, real estate can be risky. However, the amount of risk you take changes depending on the deal. Today, we’...
Grant S.
Prop mgmt papers in window but not listed with trustee???
I have located a vacant property that has property management papers taped up in the windows but it is not listed as a foreclosure with the County Trustee. What does this mean? It appears the owner is elderly and no l...
Louis Porter Jr.
Glass Blocks or Standard windows in a Low income neighborhood?
Hi, I am a new investor and I am interested in a property in a low income neighborhood that has 8 standard windows with a few of them broken out. I am thinking of replacing all the windows with glass blocks, for secur...
Jessica Wood
Tenant from hell has left...but left the windows open
Our tenant from hell has moved most of her stuff out, we think, and isn’t sleeping at the property. She left it locked and changed the deadbolt and door handle locks. She also left the windows wide open and it rained ...
Reid Hanley
Window AC Units Installed Through Wall - Good Idea or Bad?
I have just purchased three 70s era MH’s and all three have window units installed in windows. All have water damage around the window sill and wall below from condensation leaking. I’ve seen window units permanently ...
Nancy Zhao
Would you replace double pane aluminum windows on a flip?
Here's my dilemma. The property is built on the side of a hill with panoramic views of below. The windows are 20 years old and aluminum but are actually double pane, and hasn't been taken care of in their entire lifes...
Andrew Junquet
Where should I purchase replacement windows from for my rental?
looking to purchase vinyl replacement windows online and replace them myself. Anyone have any good companies to purchase from or any to avoid? Any tips for this project in general?