Aaron Blevins
Can you trust Zillow Zestimates? If not, how to estimate value?
Was talking to a lender friend earlier who said Zillow Zestimates aren't trustworthy at all as they don't factor in REO sales. So aside from performing an actual appraisal or BPO, what are some good rules of thumb for...
Jordan Woolf
House with asbestos siding
A seller is offering to give me a house if I buy two of his other properties. The house he is offering to give me has asbestos siding. It is a large sturdy house and is about 1800 sq. Has anyone had any experience wit...
Michael Fitzgibbon
How much should I budget for total gut rehab?
Is $85k too much or too little to budget for a complete gut rehab for a $969 square foot, 1 story, signal family in St. Louis area? Roof, foundation, and all brick are good structure good. However, pretty much everyt...
Pouya Banki
How detailed of a report should my property manager give
Hi everyone, I am replacing my roof, have received quotations ranging $15,000 - $35,000 through my property manager. I created a spread sheet so my property manager can fill with data (total price, price/sf, warranty,...
Serena Sun
Urgent: Water Leak for brand new house, Please help!!!
Hi Everyone, First, thanks to those who advise me to refinance our old primary to buy a new home. We just finished refinance and use it as the down payment for a brand new house, and it will be closed in couple days. ...
Jose N.
High maintenance costs.
What are the options to help mitigate maintenance costs. These vintage Detroit homes are lovely but they sure are higher maintenance due to their age. Service warranties? A recommend contractor? Any experienced advice...
Robert Goldman
Why don’t investers, who rent homes, pay their property taxes?
I am noticing quite a few homes that are 2-3 years past due on their property taxes and none of them are mortgaged. They are up for a tax deed auction because they have 2-4 years of tax liens and some are rented out t...
Account Closed
Cleaning up an infested apartment bldg in Zanesville, Ohio
Within the last month I purchased an older 12 unit apartment building. Many of the tenants have been there for over 20 years. The previous landlord was 87 years old and completely let it go. It is infested with roache...
Jason Malabute
San Antonio New- Braunfels Texas MSA
Hi All,I just wanted to confirm that the best school districts in the San Antonio- New Braunfels Texas MSA are:1. Bourne2. RandolphLastly, are Alamo Heights and Falls City school districts within the San Antonio- New...
Andreea Chidu
Must haves (and must nots) in a rental renovation?
I am about to purchase my first single-family rental property, and it will need some work to be rent-ready. I am planning the reno now to be ready for when it's time to get to work, and I keep flip flopping on what to...