All Forum Posts by: Masha Rizzi

Does anyone in the Houson area have a good driveway company recommendation?

I'm looking to repair (potentially replace) an older driveway and parking area, as well as expanding the parking area. 

It's finally happened - I potentially have my first eviction on my hands. 

Does anyone have any advice for the process in Harris County? I have found the gov websites with information, but am looking for any tips or advice that anyone may have from personal experience. This being my first time, I want to be prepared and do it right. 

Also, is it worth hiring a third party to handle the process? Has anyone had good experience with any specific companies? 

Searching for recommendations in the Houston/Katy area for contractors who can redo/repair driveways (both concrete and other options). 

I have driveways at 2 properties that need to be redon/repaired (and considering doing a 3rd property as well). 

Does anyone in the Houston area have good experience and recommendations for any contractors?

I don't know about any one else - but my property taxes have increased significantly this year (50% on one of the property alone). This was totally unexpected and way out of the norm (I've had my properties for years now and these jumps were drastic!). 

Does anyone in the Houston area have any property tax appeal companies they could recommend? I know I can do it myself, but I'd like to see what the cost is versus my time value. 

Thanks! 

I'm finally ready to start considering a property management company! Does anyone have any PM recommendations in Houston? Preferably one you have personal experience with to recommend. 

Thank you! 

Thank you again everyone! We actually found a family to adopt from a BP facebook group! Jack traveled from TX to IL to join them! 

Oh wow! Do you mind if I ask what card yall used?

Oh wow! Do you mind if I ask what card yall used? 

SO I purchased a property earlier this year. It was a 3-plex that needed some significant work. I had everything figured out and lined up financially to rehab it. There is a mortgage on the property and I used my own cash to finance the rehab (because I had that option available to me from a previous cashout). 

Fast forward, we're in the process of demoing and the contractor came to discuss some creative ideas he had that really utilitized the property more. This includes adding a 4th unit and a laundry room on site, as well as new parking. However, that all comes out to about $50k over budget for me. 

I'd love to add these things on while the workers are on site (rather than scheduling another project with them since their schedule is full and I'd rather not re-disrupt tenants later). I conidered a HELOC on my primary but the process would be a bit too long for my needs. I'm still pretty new to all this, so I'd love some help with some creative financing ideas.

Extra challenge: I've been having some issues getting mortgages in general because I am self-employed with an s-corp in a different industry  (not real estate). I've been slowing down my time/energy on that side of things to do more real estate, but that has been presenting challenges as I search for financing.