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Should I try to get my earnest $ back??
I was in escrow on a house out of state. They required a $1000 earnest $ deposit. The escrow papers gave me 2 weeks to inspect property for defects. I asked for a 30 day escrow, but as I recall my realtor made it a...
Heather Schmidtknecht
How do I estimate rehab on this property?
I am looking at a BIG 4-plex that has been neglected for a while but is currently rented.
Here are the numbers:
* 3844 square feet, 2-story, 4-plex buIlt In 1882
* Rents for all 4 units total $2930/month
* Landlord...
Jared Smith
Advice: Carpet vs. Hardwoods in bedrooms for rental properties?
Recently bought a huge single family built in 1880. Do you recommend carpet or hardwoods for the bedrooms and why?
Antonio Licup
When to hire a property manager?
Hello everyone!
I was just curious to get feedback on when hiring a property manager would be appropriate. Do I need one after my first rental property? I am willing to deal with tenants, research companies for r...
Connor Ferguson
Canadian Real Estate Market Interpretation Inquiry
Hello fellow BP users, especially those fellows investing in Canada. It's been a crazy year in the real estate market as someone looking in from the outside. Congratulations if you have enjoyed some of the national av...
Michael King
Question on building inspectors
I ordered a building inspection for a 4 plex in St. Louis that I'm buying. At the time of booking, I asked if a roof inspection was included, which was an important deciding factor in using this particular company. ...
Daniel Alfandre
How do you prove urine odor to keep security deposit?
A tenant just moved out of my rental property and there is a urine odor throughout the first floor. The floors are vinyl planks (Allure Trafficmaster). She had a cat and signed a pet addendum that obligates her to p...
Mindy Jensen
What to do with the eye-wateringly ugly fireplace?
This is my fireplace. The mortar is dark grey, the rocks are called Moss Rock (I think) and the whole room is dark because of this space. The wood has to go, my husband HATES these rocks and wants to rip them out. I t...
Thomas Kuebel
Home Partners of America
Does anyone have any experience working with Home Partners of America? I am working with a buyer on a VA loan who may want to rent to buy. If you have advice, please help.
TK
Sabine French
Tell me how YOU process a financial hit?
I purchased an affordable home in a city in Virginia that is undergoing revitalization. My plan was to renovate the house, then move into it (from another state) so I could be nearby while I develop new-builds on some...