All Forum Posts by: Sue T.

Hi Rod,

Thanks for the recommendation, I appreciate it and will contact him. Thanks again!

Hi,

Does anyone have any recommendations for handymen or general contractors in Birmingham, AL? I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks.

Morgan,

Thanks for offering your help, but like Dawn, I was under the impression that you must have a licensed attorney, realtor to represent someone else; is that wrong?

Unfortunately, I live out of state so I am looking for someone local to represent me at court.

Thanks.

Hi,

Can anyone recommend someone to help me protest/appeal my property taxes in Birmingham, AL? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

Justin,

My properties are on the east side of Cleveland, so I would appreciate the HVAC contractor recommendation. Thanks.

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for a plumber, hvac, and handyman in Cleveland, OH. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Ellis,

There isn't much of a spread between the market/after-repair value and the contract price (10k at best). I don't know the current value of the home because I don't know what it would cost to repair it. I was trying to decide whether or not to just walk (losing the amount I spent on inspection) or spend more money to hire an engineer to give me an estimate to repair. Do you know if there is an "average" cost to repair foundation slabs?

C. Jacobs,

Are these properties with 1% rent-to-purchase price in Raleigh? Are they listed in the MLS? Most of the properties I've seen listed in MLS are listed quite a bit higher.

Thanks.

Hi,

I am in the process of purchasing a duplex in Raleigh, NC; however, after getting an inspection report, I have my concerns. There is a crack (relatively small) in the concrete slab, but the crack runs from the front to back of the slab and is visible through the tile floor of living room, dining room, etc. There is also evidence of termite infestation (mud tubes in foundation wall).

The rent is a little more than 1% of the purchase price; not great, but maybe OK for the Raleigh area. What would you do? Would you walk or spend more money to get an estimate of cost to repair and then decide or something else?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Thanks for taking the time to reply Brian. I will definitely research further into those areas.

Bryan Hancock,

Since you're very familiar with the Austin market, can I get your opinion on good areas to invest in as well?

Thanks.

Brian,

What areas of Austin, TX would you recommend investing in?