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Sam Leon Landlord/PM response time to an issue
7 January 2016 | 12 replies
Generally, I replace appliances, toilets, flooring and paint, lighting, etc so there isn't too much to be called about.  
Larry Flanagan Are these rehab costs too high?
2 September 2015 | 13 replies
This is for a 1,200 SF ranch with 500 SF finished basement.New 2.5 ton AC unit & coil - $2750 Replumb entire house (1.75 baths) - supplies, wastes, & vents (excl. fixtures) - $5300Rewire entire house & garage to code - new panel, service ok (excl. fixtures) - $5300Paint interior 3 colors (walls, ceilings, trim), incl. removing some wall paper, most surfaces required 3 coats, incl. paint utility basement walls & floor - $4650I'm in a medium-sized midwestern city with average material & labor prices.
Janice R. Mystery vents in a 1972 condo in bathroom and kitchen
2 September 2015 | 4 replies
There is a 6" x 6" vent about 6" by the vanity light fixture (on the wall), in fact, it covers the vent.  
Russell Brazil New Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia Contracts
1 September 2015 | 3 replies
This is now no longer acceptable as their first response.The other key thing is that our Addendum of Clauses is split into two separate addendums instead of one.A few small points are that brackets for tv's are now considered fixtures and must stay with the property, the termite clause is weakened a bit, buyers retain complete right to terminate a contract if they are not given all the lead paint forms (This will be an issue on REO's as they often dont do any disclosures), the contract makes TOPA a little more clear in that your most previous tenant needs to be offered the chance to buy the property (DC) and the new sub section on the transfer taxes in DC, I think is going to be an issue.Im sure most of the stuff for the DC and MD contract will be similar for Northern Virginia too.
Max Jackson New Investor in College Station, Texas
1 September 2015 | 4 replies
To me, money is merely a tool I can use to provide for my [future] family, help my neighbors across the street or across the ocean, and do my best to shine just a little bit more light into this world. 
Mike Alder My private lender assures me I have unlimited funding for deals
28 December 2015 | 22 replies
While making some small talk with my biggest investor about looking for more deals he gave me the "green light" to shop for more deals and jokingly said that he wants to see my debt to him grow much bigger.If you are struggling to raise private money get extremely detailed on what you plan to do with your investors money and kick on doors till you get your first yes!
Mike Moreken Got my first rental tenant
31 October 2015 | 19 replies
Putting pressure lightly on him to get him to close in on comply with full lease.Yes will carefully vet the exterminator story.  
Devin Mann Better Homes n Gardens (masiello) VS. Keller Williams
3 September 2015 | 6 replies
In this field, training and education is very important but so is keeping your lights on and food on your table. 
Jeff G. Carpet ruined - Do I have recourse? Should I pursue?
30 September 2015 | 44 replies
Didn't read all of it.When you buy carpet you can get a plastic vapor barrier put in underneath to try and protect the floor.You can turn off the lights and take a black light to show all the urine stains.
Robert Hidrogo I want to make an offer but don't want to seem unreasonable
3 September 2015 | 7 replies
Hello BP family, I am looking to make an offer on the following property:Condominium 2 bedrooms2 bath1,204 sq ft patio with storage, near pool, wood floors, washer/dryer, fridge includedseller wants $1,850 per month and wants to sell for $335,000I checked the comps using Zillow and it looks like a comparable unit that is a 2/2 that has all upgrades and is asking 313k, the owner said this unit just sold for 310kall the upgrades: dark wood floors throughout, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, pedestal lighting, upgraded trim, counter back splash, new cabinets and fixtures, floating shelves and a new HVAC unit.Whereas the unit I want to make an offer on has none of these things, but does have a larger square footage (1,204 sf compared to 952 sf).