All Forum Posts by: Cuong Le

Hi @Michael Finkelshteyn . We've seen $125/pier a few years ago but more companies are more along the lines of $135 to $185/pier. Some companies charge a flat rate whether it is inside or outside but most charge less for outside while more for having to break out the interior. How big is the house and how many piers are you thinking it will take?

@Jake Toney this is how you link. Type @ and then start typing the person's first name. Toward the bottom, you will see their name in a list so select the one you want. How you know that you did it correctly is the blue highlight over the name. If you don't see the highlight, you have to redo it. I know Josh Dorkin has a video on this some where but I can't find it. Hope this helps.

Hi @Waylon Themer and a belated welcome to BP! I'm currently looking for a solid insurance company that is tuned with real estate investors here in Houston. One agency said they don't have companies covering the area my property is in but offered the Texas Fair Plan. What were you able to come up with? I'm new too and would love to meet up sometime.

Thanks @Dev Horn for putting up the podcast link for Joe. Parents are from Arlington too and do head up there a once in awhile.

Joe, a few of my favorite podcasts are #33 and #37 so check them out. Great idea @Ramon Jenkins and @Joel Owens ! Joe, if you can share your experiences and how you got the $7M in properties, we would love to hear that. Maybe a different forum topic?

Welcome @Joe Fairless to BP. Once a Texas, always a Texas right? You definitely have some experience and wisdom you can share with us and would love to hear it.

Listen to the podcast when you can. We really learn a lot from it and is very entertaining. Best of luck to you and we will see you around!

@Roy N. Yes, you are correct. Wood floors would be warmer and just like any material, they have to decide what they really want/need. People can place rugs and wear slippers to get around the cold tiles if they want the durability, look and cost saving. If engineer wood provides characteristics they prefer but don't mind having to do a bit more maintenance, then this option is better. What are typical installation and material costs for engineering wood and is it easier to install than other flooring options?

Hello @Travis West . I haven't tried this but heard that if you place regular charcoal in a netted bag, place a couple bags in the air ducts and run the AC system, the smell would go away. This suggestion was done for apartment units with really bad pet and/or cigarette smell and it seems to quickly work. If you try this, let me know how this goes.

Hi @Jessica H. . For both the houses, have you thought about wood textured tile? It gives your buyers/tenants the warm look they want with minimal maintenance and durability for the buyer and you. With hardwood for the rental, you would need to do a bit more work to preserve and maintain it. You know renters won't really care too much about the flooring and if they have dogs, they may cause more damage for you to repair.

Price wise, they're usually less expensive than laminate or real wood flooring. Tile better resists moisture than hardwood. Hope this helps and let me know what you end up deciding.

Hi @Mary R. . I'd think if you have all the right tools and parts, you can put it together on a Sunday afternoon.

I see at home depot gutter foam filters you can place instead of the gutter screens. It's about $7 per 4 feet and all you do is stuff it in the gutter and it prevents leaves/debris from clogging the gutter while allowing water to drain.

Gutter screens are a bit cheaper but will take longer to install. What I would do is trim the tree limbs back. This will reduce the leaves in your gutter, make the house look cleaner and possible damage of trees damaging your roof.

Hope this kinda helps.

Welcome @Adam Jones to BP! Congratulations on deciding to start. It sounds like you have your "why" but make sure to write that down and have the whole family on board.

To and from work, listen to the podcasts. They are great motivators and has lots of little nuggets you can incorporate into your business. Also start with the biggerpockets.com/ubg to get yourself started on the right food.

Stay engaged and ask lots of questions. Glad you joined.