https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/Ask-The-Rehabber-blog.html Ask The Rehabber Blog keeps you up-to-date with do-it-yourself home remodeling, real estate investing, and home improvements on the Ask-The-Rehabber.com website. en-us ask the rehabber Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:37:00 -0400 Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:37:00 -0400 ask-the-rehabber.com https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/reasonable-accommodation-from-new-landlord.htmlb312213a4bac16d0cf8e3706069a670a I have lived in the same apartment in California under Sec.8 HUD now for twenty years with no problems... until recently. The apartments have recently Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:36:41 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/legal-being-sued-by-neighbor.html8f9240b48d5b2dd29a63c1aeddb75cbcI am a landlord and the homeowner next door is suing me for personal injury, claiming a leak from my property caused him to fall and break a leg on his Tue, 2 Apr 2019 14:36:54 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/student-approval.html72bf37f72834fc43abcfb9b06440564cHi! To keep this short & sweet, I'm moving to Alabama for school. I won't have a job upon arrival, but I do want to rent my own off campus studio. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 07:44:48 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/new-to-the-wholesale-business.html842374f324ae4f445ac3b52f9777d13bMy partner and I recently joined the real estate business as wholesale sellers. It's been tough to find any deals. We're honestly looking for some Sat, 1 Aug 2015 05:57:01 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/wife-and-i-are-just-starting-flipping-houses.html61e651823e12454ef39811d479db0bacWe need investors to help us in Muskegon, Michigan to buy the houses that we found. We are doing wholesale right now but want to start flipping houses. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 03:25:38 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/remoldeling-shower-bathroom.html0c2a71d38767ed9edd31700c1be6a9f2I was wondering, once I tear down the shower wall, and install the green board. I would like to use ceramic tile. My question to you is do I have to Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:25:45 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/old-window-frame.html43d42b02dfa142c5e8fad94fa39f0353Hi, Where can I find a old window frame (home built in 1979) to replace 1 of the sliding window. Thanks Reply by Joe Trometer On the window, look Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:45:02 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/what-makes-an-ideal-kitchens.html072ffc88253d4fdf846ac2af6ea3e33aIt is a mistake to suppose that any room, however small and unpleasantly situated, is “good enough” for a kitchen. This is the room where housekeepers Mon, 8 Sep 2014 10:38:17 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/ruskaboy-holdings-partners-with-smart-handy-renovations.html0051d4627fa75503ebbc0df04af44cb5Every once in a while a company forms with both the right talent and attitude to become successful. That is definitely the case of Smart & Handy Renovations Mon, 8 Sep 2014 10:23:27 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/remodeling-my-own-home-not-investment-and-receipts.html672a417ed6bcecd3693e1607c7e7f0c1I remodeled my own home almost ten years ago. I spent a great deal of money and my contractor at the time told me to keep may receipts because he thought Mon, 8 Sep 2014 09:55:42 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/fireplace-inserts1.htmlf08adf64476c5aa81c0cfa98e52265a6I remodeled my home and removed my gas/wood burning fireplace insert. I would like to use it to create an outdoor fireplace. Would you suggest doing Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:53:49 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/5fcdd0cf56fa57e2fedfd5f49bc4a4baAsk the Rehabber for the real estate investor and creative home remodeling tips for the homeowner. Find, buy, remodel, sell, or rent - Any Time, Any Where, at almost Any Age. No Boss, No Customers, No Employees, No Interuptions, Rehabbing homes you own - Learn the Craft Tue, 13 May 2014 08:46:55 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/balloon-payment-is-coming-due-what-now.html233a5598a53bb7321bc3d36d4d289f8bHi Joe, Four and a half years ago I used your Land Contract info to sell my single-family investment property. All has gone well and the buyer has been Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:51:11 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/how-can-i-find-contact-information-of-rehabbers.htmlfe0ca48bed9f9f936d967f2262460716I am not a rehabber, and I don't intend becoming one, though I admire what they do. I have a full time job that I love, and I invest in real estate on Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:22:11 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/buying-a-remodel-house-in-irvington-or.html64f32a7e3291c73a351e77587148b6a0My question is, after our home inspection we found the sewer connections need major repairs that builders agreed to repair. Then asking a contractor regarding Tue, 5 Nov 2013 06:36:38 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/duplex-sound-abatement.html3c0e91099413dff7aa0216564c8c9116Hi Joe, I see you have a duplex. Mine has thin walls which is causing stress for my tenants because they hear the normal living noises from the other Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:48:37 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/choosing-a-home-to-rehab-and-flip.html7f2b18e568d5c1b9a269fdaf654666b6My family is looking to flip a house and the realtor showed us a 40k dollar house where we would pay the seller 8k to assume the 40k dollar mortgage. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:29:45 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/repairs-for-wholesale-deal.htmlebe77747c2bbbd462898a70afe757f40I am looking to make an offer on a distressed property in my area. The owner has agreed to show me around the property, but I have zero expertise in making Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:48:48 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/your-feedback-on-roommate-rental-agreement.htmlff5f2b8d8df9075aea34d6a0bd940169I'm a California homeowner. I'm renting out a room in my place and put together this 2 page month-to-month agreement. I'm trying to avoid bringing in Mon, 21 May 2012 06:12:13 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/help-i-need-a-good-rental-agreement.html62dfdc204e10ad228a7c5b88d5b35366Hey gang! 1st time landlord here. I found a generic landlord-tenant agreement for California online and was planning on adapting it for Massachusetts. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:03 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/title-insurance-101.html3c6dbe9aec0a01894527ed45638b9040Hey Joe, Here's another question for you about who pays for the Title Insurance? It is not really about rehabbing houses, but before I can rehab a house Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:35:34 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/hardwood-floor-stains.htmla93c66aa3e6219a7cb7b8e342558c7e3How can you remove tar like substance from wood floors? We have tried the vinegar and water stuff and Goo Be Gone. I still needs ideas about stain Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:11:16 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/how-to-save-the-molding-on-a-lath-and-plaster-remodel.html4eecc53a520dcf2c68cb877af2fe7abbI am buying a 1920's carpenter style house, it has beautiful wood trim but the lath and plaster is in bad shape and needs to be removed for wiring, plumbing, Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:27:58 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/buy-and-sell-houses.htmlff5f2dea539d44d6686b444b2c5a1457Find the Buyer or Renter First! Then Buy and Sell Houses to meet the Supply and Demand. Don’t get stuck holding a vacant house... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:30:53 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/bathroom-remodel-demolition.htmla477ba2d21af2e43f9da794c0cea5e46I'm looking to remodel my bathroom myself because the contractor I use says they have to gut my bathroom. My house isn't that old, built in 1991, and Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:01:35 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/best-long-term-waterproof-carefree-bathtub-and-surround-option.html53ce2b336187f55bcc9956b2e70c0141Could you advise me as to what would be the best long term, waterproof, carefree, bathtub and surround option? I have to redo my bath tub area (water Sat, 3 Dec 2011 10:40:48 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/landlord-credit-reports.html7c972ad2295a1ade17812eb99bcaae62How to eliminate tenant worries with Landlord credit reports. To get continuous, on-time, rent payments, we must do our Due diligence (inspections) first. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:48:36 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/buying-a-bank-owned-home.htmlf74426c1897b1200b56e2bc5b6d8778bIt's a great time to buy Bank Owned Homes at deep discounted prices! As a real estate investor, bank owned properties are available at a substantially Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:58:33 -0500 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/rise-in-new-jobs-will-increase-demand-for-property-in-detroit.html63eeb459a8687d82f2db32b157e7ac4fWorld renowned car manufacturer, Chrysler is set to assemble its latest vehicle in production plants in Detroit, USA. Due to the lack of available, new Sat, 5 Nov 2011 06:07:06 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/equity-loans.html2798da8e04c7073dfda65df465ae705fI am a small contractor. I need equity loans for small remodel projects $10,000 to $50,000. Are there investors willing to invest in second mortgages? Thu, 4 Aug 2011 13:01:10 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/seller-financing.html6db9809472f456c3e6bd6ce18a0eae97Land Contracts or Contracts for Deed... Use seller financing for the rehabber / real estate investor... Higher Profits, Higher Interest Rate Returns... "You give me price" - and - "I give you..." Mon, 1 Aug 2011 11:12:08 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/sell-land-contract.htmlcd7ded0a5bbaa6bd54419119ec72bb4fThe sell land contract strategy... Home Sold! No bank financing, mortgage fees, and a quick sale with land contract selling... See how Steve is flipping houses with private lenders. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:27:25 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/think-like-a-rehabber.html5a64cbc1e97f87a2fc4ad77df826700aThink like a rehabber to save money and enjoy your project when remodeling your real estate investment houses. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:14:19 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/positive-thinking.html15129971812aab18e83ae04403a18fbdDo what you love to do! From Positive Thinking to Your Creative Vision. Define your Major Purpose, Build on Team Work, Think like a Rehabber. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:18:07 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/homeowners-considered-investors.htmlf9477f8a01dd3ec635661860944a734cThe Banks have changed the rules again! Many Bank owned homes for sale have a clause that state, No Investors May Bid For The First Fifteen Days. In Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:00:41 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/rehabbing-houses.html9a2c5f8b6624fb8aaae0d1d53f136bbdThe difference between rehabbing houses, real estate investing, wholesale and real estate sales. Joe the rehabber does the work with do-it-yourself home remodeling... Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:20:20 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/rehabber-lifestyle.html72afa759fd9c36b948c0a7e210a80be4The Rehabber Lifestyle of a Real Estate Investor for fun and profits... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:54:40 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/how-to-find-investors.html004aa6187b39fb99789e6d8f97494de2Where's my Government Bail Out? How to find Investors, How to find the Money,loan modifications, private money, and how to create money for Rehabbing... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:49:59 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/real-estate-rehab.html793495a490254e4cc2a271c3a62c0789The psychology of real estate rehab... How-to rehab is physical, it's only work. Why-to be a house rehabber is mind work... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:26:53 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/are-you-a-rehabber.htmle94ec702d56f7c760af28ee05b35bd86Are You A Rehabber, a skilled trades person, or real estate investor? Do it yourself home remodeling offers Freedom, Lifestyle, and Wealth... Joe The Rehabber's Mission Statement... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:25:59 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/home-remodel-ideas.htmldbdb447aeed07e8b0bd35637b0667bdcCreative home remodel ideas and projects that will make you the topic of pleasing conversations... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:00:49 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/importance-of-motivation.html07040b8be12a5879ce11c59f03e33a8bThe importance of motivation is the 3rd step ater the Idea and discussion. Then we need the motivation that moves us into Action to accomplish our real estate investing and home remodeling projects. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:29:49 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/remodeling-contractor-insurance.htmla447b5144ec7fb97f124d9d7f10ea735Tips to keep your remodeling contractor insurance low. How to keep your insurance risk to a minimum. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:56:31 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/rehabber-check-list.html8ac6617dde2db58b333e9c906507751bThe Rehabber's Check List for Real Estate Investors... 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Wed, 6 Jul 2011 07:56:09 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/real-estate-bookkeeping.html09a12a1798b9b8a39e1107258bd5a02dAt the very least, organize receipts for real estate bookkeeping. Save receipts and filing receipts for investor books separate from household receipts. Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:22:36 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/cash-flow.html544381217f24bd937fd8dd4383851229Ask-The-Rehabber How-To create Cash Flow from Multiple Streams of Income and Real Estate Investor Methods, to gain Financial Independence and Freedom... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 08:54:19 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/tenant-did-not-move-out.htmlc6642dfac185f07a5d1b67a4c2331e65I opted not to renew the month to month lease and gave my tenant thirty days to move out. The tenant was upset about my asking them to vacate, wanted Sat, 2 Jul 2011 08:11:35 -0400 https://www.ask-the-rehabber.com/construction-safety-tips.html2074c233b39055d07b425c9a3f2d3d5eConstruction safety tips from Ask-The-Rehabber™. Whether you're remodeling your own home or flipping houses as an investor, You are the project's site safety manager... Fri, 1 Jul 2011 17:22:12 -0400