Charles Kappe
Buying my first rental property
I just wanted to get out there and introduce myself to this forum, I've been sitting behind the screen learning from a distance, reading forums, watching podcasts, asking questions at my job etc. I am 21 years old, I ...
Marty Rogachefsky
New Refrigerator - Capital Expenditure or Repair?
New investor here!We had to replace our refrigerator in our rental, due to the old one breaking. Is this a Capital expenditure or an operating expense?I'm also wondering what the advantages are of classifying one as a...
Brandon Schlichter
Making a rental business better
I know it's pretty generic, but still something I want to figure out.I already run a rental business, mostly low end property in my section of Ohio, however we do have plenty of properties in nicer areas. The nicer pr...
Account Closed
money for a new roof
Didn't know where else to put this:
I am about to buy 2 new roofs. I can either take out a loan, home equity probably on my house to finance them, or, I can take it out of savings--actually what I had been saving for....
Account Closed
HUD and Lead Paint
A HUD house I'm looking at has a 20-page lead paint inspection attached to it. Basically, the whole house is peeling, and the lead paint needs to be remediated inside and out.
I imagine a scraping/light power washing...
Jordan Sitzler
My rental needs some foundation repair, trying to sell
I'm posting in the buying and selling section because my rental is on the market to sell. Inspector came back and said that my house needs some attention underneath and that it needs to be done before selling. I had...
Aaron Liu
Price Appreciation in Brooklyn Neighborhoods?
Hi all, I am currently looking into purchasing a 1BR condo for my first home. As someone who is still getting familiarized with the Brooklyn market, I'd love for any thoughts on good neighborhoods in Brooklyn for futu...
Joe Abughazaleh
New Nevada HOA Laws for 2019
2019 Legislative Summary for Common Interest CommunitiesNothing in this document should be considered a legal opinion or legal advice. For clarification on legislative matters, please seek appropriate counsel. AB 31 –...
Mathew A.
Are these repair costs too much?
Repair 2 windows (replace the glass)
Install 4 vertical blinds
Install Smoke Alarms
Replace front/back door locks
Clean inside and outside of the house
Total estimate including labor and materials $1250.00
I want ...
Niel Kluszczynski
What paint colors are you using in rehabs?
Hey guys! I tried searching for a recent forum about favorite paint colors.
I am in the process of looking for a solid tan color and light to moderate green to use in kitchens and baths, any suggestions?
In my area 2-...