Logan Allec
Tenant wants to take over weeding/raking/gardening duties.
I have a fourplex, and one of the tenants (a young single guy looking for ways to make money) said he would take care of basic landscaping on the property for $20 per week. Does anyone have an agreement for this that...
Jesse Hastings
New Duplex in Alaska
Good Evening All,I'm pretty new to this forum but i've read up on quite a few posts... My question is should I wait or buy now ... I'm looking at duplex's in Anchorage AK. My wife and I are in the military and I am ti...
Phil C.
Should I get My License?
I was wondering if people get there real esate license just for the sake of doing there own deals? How long does it take? What are the costs invovled? Can you represent yourself and get paid a commission (or save o...
Will Dixon
Tenant Taking Their Own Interpretation of "Tree Trimming"
I have reached a friction point with tenants (Unit 1) and need some advice. They have been living at the property since May 1. Sometime in June my tenant had asked if it would be ok for her to do some work in the yard...
Janice Traub
Air Conditioner Security Cages And Turnkey Deals
I'm curious as to the psychology involved with external security measures. Specifically whether or not marketing 'added security' via #ACCages, Steel Doors, Burglar Bars, Crawl Space Doors, etc. would make a propert...
Bruce Gibson
10, 20, 30 Rule of Thumb Method
I recently stumbled upon something a contractor said on Facebook. He was stating to find the potential repair cost you must multiple the square foot by 10, 20, or 30 ($10 sq ft for a basic facelift, $20 sq ft for a mo...
Amy Solomon
Contractor fee to walk through property before bid is placed?
With our old contractor, years ago, we'd walk through a property right before we placed the bid, so we could see if my calculations for the renovation were on spot. He'd give me ideas, show me ways we could avoid/...
Dan Graney
Plumbing problems in old house
I just bought my first duplex and I am going to live in the upper unit to house hack. Need to get a few things fixed before I rent it out. Most serious is really slow running drains in the upper unit. If I run the wat...
Justin Case
When to drop rent?
I have a unit available May 1st. I have shown it to twenty parties. I received two applications. First party would be a great tenant but did not make enough money, had very low combined income, past on them.
Second a...
Robert Naw
MLS deal - How to prevent buyer from going around me
I have an MLS deal. How do I make sure my buyers do not go around me and offer the seller more money?