Joe J.
Pick your battles but be sure to have a solid ground to stand on!
It was a sunny day with blue skies and a slight breeze. You could feel the white silky sand under your feet and see the small white caps on the water as the ships began to load up and go out for a day of adventure. ...
George Smith
Look at this Apartment complex in DFW
Maybe someone can help me with this one. I know the seller is asking way too much and I am just playing with the numbers. How much should I offer if I want a 8% return COC:It is 201 Main street, Little Elm, TX, 24 Uni...
Joshua Harmon
Renting W/D to Tenants
I have been weighing my options on what I should do about the increased water bills in my market. Unfortunately, water bills have increased almost 3 times over the past year or so in Fort Smith, and we just got word t...
Adam Frantz
Southwest Drought concerns
I keep hearing folks talking about hot markets in CA, AZ, and Las Vegas. I left CA about 10 years ago due to concerns about water. I am confused though why many of these areas are on the brink of having water shut off...
Mark S.
Tax Deduction on Live-In Duplex
My buddy is considering buying a duplex, living in half, and renting the other half.
Would he be able to deduct all the interest paid on his mortgage, or only half because the other half is a rental?
Thanks in adva...
Frank Salgado
Is Flood Insurance necessary
How does everybody feel about flood insurance?
My properties are not in flood zones but I sometimes get nervous about not having flood insurance.
Does anybody know any good insurance companies with low rates.Anybo...
Rocky Pe Benito
Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)
Does anyone use RUBS to charge tenants for utilities in Multnomah County? If so, can you share your experience?
Thanks!
Zach Barber
How to deal with maintenance issues while working a full time job
While at work, my tenant called me about 11 times today because her hot water went out. I have been working on the plumbing on my days off, so I wasn't sure if it was something I had messed with or if it was an issue ...
John H.
Winterized REO's
Anyone notice that almost every house with a orange "winterized" sticker on it has burst pipes?
Maybe I can get a hold of the banks and get my 5 year old nephew a job, he loves putting stickers on things.
Amy W.
Water and Sewer under pads?
We are looking at a very nice mobile home park that is 10 years old. We are concerned about one issue in particuluar. Both the water and sewer lines run underneath the pads. How would you repair a break in either w...