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Chris Murdien Would installing solar panels on rentals be a wise investment?
23 February 2024 | 12 replies
Here in Reno, NV Tesla has a factory building battery packs and the new semi-trucks and some tenants value the technology of battery packs, EV chargers, smart home features, etc., and would pay a premium to have such amenities.
Gary Garrett Hiring where to start?
25 March 2024 | 11 replies
Often that department head is retired/semi-retired and knows the trade, the locals, the inspectors, and who's who in your area. 
Greg Rosen Advice on house hacking 1-4 units with FHA loan in NYC/NJ
24 July 2024 | 7 replies
(and I have full time job so time is limited)Here’s a breakdown of my investment plan–I would greatly appreciate any guidance and recommendations on making this (or some version of this) happen.PropertyLocationAttributesB-level areas (A-D scale)Safe enough for my girlfriend to feel generally safe walking alone in the eveningWalkable neighborhood / close to transit (car ownership not necessary to live there)Area(s) of interest (not set in stone)Jersey City areaConditionB or C-level (A-D scale)Semi-distressed with potential for minor rehab upgrades ($35k max)DealbreakersFoundational issues / big required rehab due to FHA 203(k) max for streamlined versionSize2-4 units (higher the better)2-4br per unit preferredMax Budget (FHA loan limits)NYCSingle-Family Home: Up to $1,089,300 + 3.5%Duplex: Up to $1,394,775 + 3.5%Triplex: Up to $1,685,850 + 3.5%Quadplex: Up to $2,095,200 + 3.5%Hudson County, NJSingle-Family Home: Up to $1,149,825 + 3.5%Duplex: Up to $1,472,250 + 3.5%Triplex: Up to $1,779,525 + 3.5%Quadplex: Up to $2,211,600 + 3.5%TimelineTitle in-hand latest: Jan-Feb 2025Can potentially buy earlier if I sublet my current apartment in NYC as needed (lease expires Mar 1, 2023)Rehab: 30-45 days max of minor rehab/renoMove-in: on or before Mar 1, 2025 (hard deadline)FinancingLoan type: FHA or FHA Streamlined 203(k) for rehab <=$35kPossible conventional loan if I seek investment from family/friendsApproval statusGoal is to get pre-approved now in advance for credibilityMy statsEmployment: Full-time at large bankIncome: low-mid 6 figuresAssets: low-mid 6 figures (including 401(k))Credit score: 800DTI: 2.5% (student loan)Thank you in advance for your support.
Luke H. No one with good enough credit
12 May 2018 | 78 replies
I get a large number of calls when I post signs in my yard, many of which are a complete waste of time.I can immediately screen out dozens of people incapable of writing a semi-coherent email message at my convenience once or twice per day, which allows me to not waste my time with large numbers of unqualified folks.A couple of suggestions:1) Make a GREAT online ad, with at least 10 high quality, well-lit pictures of your property on a very nice day.
Steve Osowicz Thoughts on what to do with commercial building.
30 December 2017 | 16 replies
Account Closed Sports complex sounds like a project which would require semi-active management and comes with extra dose of liability (could be wrong on the latter point).
Robin Grimes Tenant Applicants say the dumbest things
3 May 2023 | 1572 replies
I'm going to post this in here since it is semi relevant.
Alex Kovalenko Rental Property in Canada
12 June 2021 | 62 replies
Condos, townhomes, semis, and detached all preform differently.   
Patrick Kavanagh Foster St John New Brunswick Multi Residential Investing
3 February 2024 | 8 replies
I'm considering relocating to NB as part of my semi-retirement plan.
Sriram Kumar Bikkina Bought a home without basement and wondering if it is good?
10 April 2022 | 17 replies
This is in Kingston and my realtor is very good and trustable and he did not warn me anything about homes that don't have a basement.The semi I bought was under market and has no basement but is less than 20 years old.Is this fine or do I need to look at anything that is concerning in these type of homes?
Ben Welch Ontario Markets - First Time Investor
24 January 2021 | 11 replies
This drives detached home, semi-detached home and townhouse sales.5.