Heather M.
Multi-family home; switching from propane to electric heat?
Looking to purchase a 6-unit multi-family home. Current owner pays for propane heat for the entire property amounting to an additional 9.6k annually. We, of course, would like to switch over to a system where each ten...
Bob Lett
Time and material, pros/cons
Working on a whole house remodel that we are going to use as a second home and STR/AirBnB. With our contract purchase price + contractor quotes we have little to no wiggle room for intangibles based upon ARV. This is ...
Josh Jennings
Building residential units above commercial space (in Chicago)
I own a commercial building, one story, typical Chicago lot (60639), and I pay the crazy taxes (17K year) for it. I'm new to this RE world, but in doing research, I noticed many of the buildings like mine, with resid...
Carmel Duffy
My Tenant is without Air
I have a tenant in Illinois and the air conditioner (which I provided) is not working. I have another one ordered and will get it next week. She has had no air for two weeks. Can she do anything legally to me? Thanks ...
Peter Sik
Best way to apply a mortgage or any other suggestion?
Best way to apply a mortgage or any other suggestion?Here is my situation. I have been working oversea for over 25 years and planning to settle in California soon, very soon. I believe I have good credit with a short ...
Jennifer T.
Can I fix this illegal bedroom issue in a MFH?
Hi all,I'm about to be under contract for a MFH when I suddenly realized that the bedroom in one of the ground floor units doesn't have a window (my fault as there was a tenant living there so I rushed through the vie...
Ramit Agrawal
Contract Change after Clear to Close
Lender delayed the process and we got clear to close after the planned closing date. We now have a new contract with the seller. The purchase price of house has not changed in this new contract, however the closing da...
Gaurav Mehta
General Cost of Framing and how to find a decent framer
Hi,
I am looking to add a unit on top of my garage (in San Jose). What is the average cost of framing on top of a current garage. Also, what is the best way to find framers to get an estimate of cost. See very few ...
Rickey Davis
Security Deposit and first and last rent
My wife wants to charge tenants with bad credit and no rental history. And increased security deposit in addition to first and last months rent. Our security deposit is equal to the rent. Is this a good strategy?
Theresa Mack
Short Sales- any advice? To do or not to do?
Any advice on short sales? I am a new investor. Properties are going so fast on the market this past year and now current year. I found a short sale that is offering a USDA loan. What is everyones thoughts on Short Sa...