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Mike H. Planned subdivision - with Crystal Lagoons as the draw
28 October 2025 | 1 reply
And better than an actual beachbecause the water seems much cleaner, much better looking and you have more control.
Tim Bee Buyer wants to sue after closing
13 November 2025 | 17 replies
A Tansfer Disclosure Statement is required for all defects (repairs) past or present, permitted or not.Some common small repairs that require permitting (well outlined on SLT website) are; replacing water heater, repairing/adding any electrical, replacing windows/exterior doors, adding/upgrading plumbing.
Sid Verma Need help with Emergency Call services
27 October 2025 | 12 replies
No heat, no water, no power are NOT immediate emergencies.So, our emergency system allows caller to leave a vm, which is transcribed to text and sent to whomever is on call.
John Underwood Not all Handymen are created equal and a lesson learned
25 October 2025 | 36 replies
I paid him via Zelle.The next guests said there was standing water in dishwasher on checkout day.
Jim Bowman New investor, first deal complete.
3 November 2025 | 9 replies
PITI is about 1800.I have sufficient reserves in the SDIRA to cover anything major (the unit has new appliances, water heaters, roof, and paint).
Tony Mbuthia Garage Conversion / 1 bedroom / ADU
27 October 2025 | 12 replies
Plumbing: You will almost certainly need to connect all drains to the sewer and bring in water lines.7.
Ken M. Subject To – Why You Need Money To Buy Using "Subject To" (SubTo) - Safely, Legally
1 November 2025 | 2 replies
So, give them money to move.Bought for $157,100.38 ****** ARV$245,000.005 bed 3 bath – Phoenix AZThese are the numbers from the HUD statementBought for $157,100.38 ****ARV$245,000.00Existing Loan Amt Payoff $118,145.37*Subject To$118,145.37****Closing Costs From HUDTitle$1,045.00Escrow$1,400.00County Taxes$538.38Recording Fee$120.00Cash to seller$10,000.00Misc other charges$525.00Total Amount Due $$13,628.38***Arrears To Bring Account DueTotal Number of Missed Payments:11Total Payment Amount$10,095.47Unpaid Late Charges$146.84Additional Amounts:Foreclosure Fee/Cost$354.19Unpaid Advance Bal$1,101.75Total Amount Due $$11,698.25***FHA Loan Mod 2nd$11,582.44***My Out of Pocket$36,909.07***Total Cost Basis of Purchase$155,054.44ARV (After Repair Value)$245,000.00Repairs Post Purchase$ 5,000.00 +/-Unrealized Profit$84,945.56***Equity (ARV minus Subject To payoff)$126,854.63***I strongly recommend having 3 months reserves as follows:Monthly Mortgage$917.77(Taxes included)Electric Monthly$362.21Water & Sewer Monthly$102.80HOA – None$0Reserves3 months mortgage payments @ $917.77 per month = $2,753.313 months Electric payments @ $362.21 per month = $1,086.633 months Water payments @ $102.80 per month = $ 308.40 Minmum Reserves Total $4,148.34Then I turned around and sold it on a Lease Option for $265,000 getting $20,000 down on a nonrefundable Option fee, and rent of $1,900 a month.
Monica Choo How much should I expect for maintenance and capEx?
27 October 2025 | 1 reply
E.g. what is the RUL (remaining useful life) left on the roof, HVAC, water heaters, etc...In general, I use 3% for maintenance and 3-5% for capEx.
AJ Wong 🧐 Recent Jumbo Appraisals over Sales Price - What do lenders know investors don't?
30 October 2025 | 0 replies
Something that we value tremendously (regardless of the appraisers opinion ) and are working on adding an off grid hot tub, outdoor sauna with water side jungle-gym.
Gp G. Tenant Eviction, Code Enforcement and Court Case Date
31 October 2025 | 6 replies
This tenant complained about a water leak and did not allow the sheetrock contractor to put sheetrock drywall after the plumber completed his work.