All Forum Posts by: Lenny B.

Can you guys suggest B or better neighborhoods in Memphis? What's the per sq. foot prices and rents there for a typical 3bd/2ba house? Also, what are the vacancy rates?
thanks,

Lenny

thanks @Luis Miramontes about suggesting neighborhoodscout.com. However, I checked it for my neighborhood in Carmichael, CA and it shows 17.5% vacancy rate, which is not true for a highly desirable Carmichael. Makes me question the reliability of their data.

Hello, I need a light gardening service for my duplex in Rancho Cordova (Sacramento) area. The previous gardener was doing a lousy job... I often found broken irrigation tubes wasting water for months...

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for a lawyer who can help me understand my rights and strategy dealing with Burlingame, CA city department of public works and city council trying to restrict parking around my property.

Thank you.

JC

Hello everyone,

I am planning to remodel one unit in my Carmichael duplex. It's 1000 sq. feet, 2b/1ba. Everything original from 1978. Ideally, I'd love to understand a cost per sq. foot of repairs, not sure if it's possible. I also need recommendations on contractors. 

Here is what I am planning to do.

- Complete remodel of kitchen (14 liner feet of cabinet space (dishwasher and gas range is included in the 14f). Granite countertops, peel and stick tile as a backsplash.

- New laminate floor everywhere

- Bath remodel (paint tub, clean tile. Replace floor, toilet, vanity with faucet, med cabinet.

- Paint everything (1 or 2 colors)

Any thoughts on cost per sq. foot appreciated.

thanks,

Lenny

So, heater is replaced thank you @Jesse Hinaman and @Joe B. for referral to Trimline HVAC. Just wanted to share the quotes I got from different contractors in the Sacramento area:

- Bell HVAC - $5K
- Jaguar - $2.9K
- Trimline - $1.8K

Thanks everyone for suggestions.

Thanks everyone, great advice! Love BP community!

Thank you @Joe B and @Jesse Hinaman. Would appreciate the contact info for your HVAC guy.

Lenny

Hello, My tenant is reporting a problem with the furnace heater. A technician from Bell Brothers identified a problem with the motor, it's basically stuck. He says replacing the motor would cost about $700-900 and it's not certain that it'll fix the problem, Installing new one would be like $4K with permits etc....

The furnace currently installed is:
Borg Warner
Model# UK8060-21
Serial# 3398 m4

It's probably an original heater from 1978 when the duplex was built. My questions are:
- Based on the age of the furnace, does it make sense to replace it instead of fixing it?
- $4K replacement cost sounds too much for a 1000 sq. foot unit....
- If there are any contractor recommendations to do the job for less, I'd love to hear...!

Thanks,

Lenny

Hello, I have a few investment properties in Sacramento, some other businesses, etc. and wanted to setup  a simple structure for asset protection. Also interested in setting up a living trust. I live in SF Bay Area.

Would appreciate referrals.

Thanks,

Lenny