All Forum Posts by: Faaz Hafid

I haven't done this as this is going to be my very first property, please feel free to ask any questions:

Potential Rental Income: $1000/- month (Right now through housing, but rent is due for increase)

Taxes: $2600/-

Utilities Water/Sewer: $800/- (Rest of the utilities are paid by tenant)

Purchase Price: $124,900/-

 Thanks, care to share what tools did you use? And if it’s exclusive to realtors? Also I believe it’s priced lower due to the area, I’m not going to be living there so it doesn’t really matter I just think with potential rental income it might be worth it because I wouldn’t be getting a mortgage but buying out all cash.

I'm considering purchasing a property located at 243 Robbins Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (link: realtor.com listing). The property seems very appropriately priced based on all the upgrades and already has a tenant. Would love to get some insights on whether this is a good investment. Any advice or things I should be aware of? 

Thanks!

Looking to get opinion on what the market is and what's the fair offer would be for couple of properties I am looking to get in Pittsfield MA. Its a private deal so no realtor is involved (sorry nothing against realtor, seller is keen to sell privately).

1. 

2 Family 2100 Sq Ft, 5 Bed 2 bath recently renovated close to North St., Barrington Stage, Berkshire Medical Center, both have been rented approx 2k rent.

Updated gas heating systems with on-demand hot water. There are washer and dryer hookups in each unit. Extra space in the attic could be converted.

2.

Single Family House 900 Sq ft, 3 bed 1 bath, recently renovated near Wahconah Park, its also rented approx 1k rent.

Any ideas for how much is the going rate is for each (low, average, high)?

What do you guys do to market your properties for potential tenants? I just got one of my tenants leave and it looks like there aren't much tenants available.

Looking to get Section 8 tenants and my property is located near Pittsfield Train Station.

Anyone has any suggestions on what in general are the categories for expenses/deductions a land lord can use?

Sorry it's a 2,160 square feet house. 

For Tree cutting this is what I was given approx $6600:

1.) Trim on leader growing over roof from Norway maple on front right side of house.
2.) Take down 2 Norway maples growing at the back left corner of house.
3.) Take down or Trim Norway maple growing directly behind center of house.(trim would be little less)

Hi,

I am just being told that a roof replacement for my two family at Francis/Union will be $16000/- with plywood and 50 years warranty. This is on top of Tree cutting which is about $5000/-

Any suggestions and/or comments, I wasn't planning on this type of expense at the start of the year, so it is definitely a shocker for me.

Guys,

Any GC/Plumber/HVAC person comment on this.

doing an installation for a range hood where previously there is no duct going outside but there is a duct going straight outside from one of the gas fireplace (no chimney involved straight horizontal duct outside).

The homeowner didn't want to install a duct (which is an easy option) as the hood wall is facing outside.

The homeowner got someone to install a "Blue PVC Lay-Flat Discharge Hose" approx 1.5" diameter that connects to the fireplace duct (seems like proper sealing), but I have never seen this before, is this going to work if I installed the range hood that has 600-700CFM, wondering if anyone has seen this or have comments about it?