All Forum Posts by: Ronald Wentz

@Brian Haskins .Thank you for the sound advice.

Hello Everyone, Newbie looking to purchase my first buy and hold property in January of 2015 in Cleveland Ohio. Do you think there are better deals during the winter months ? I will budget for caring cost during renovation.  Thanks in advance

@Michael McCay ,Best of luck to you and your new venture . I am a Newbie in Cleveland looking forward to being able to have a successful purchase like yours. Outstanding !!!

10,000 btu would be your minium for a family of three, take into account how many people and pets will live there. More people,  equals more heat  equals less cooling.

Good Luck

Purchase a inexpensive angle grinder with a carbide cutting head. This will save you a lot of time, remove a small amount of mortar with grinder then repoint. Also check your chimmney cap area for mortar replacement if needed. 

Good Luck 

Contractors should receive a bonus for completing job before your scheduled due date. Treating your contractor well and paying his wage, not what you think he should earn . Chances are when you need him again you will be a priority. Good luck

Backer board works best if you are using ceramic tile, also a good clear mold and mildew resistant caulking where the floor meets the tub . Good luck

@justin harrell Bleach and water mixture in a spray bottle if area is small or use a pump sprayer from your local big box store. If drywall is damaged you must replace because it is porous. Moisture helps mold to grow so purchasing a dehumidifier would help remove moisture.

Good luck

@Paul Timmins

Thanks, Paul for the sound advice . 

Thanks guys, I lam grateful for the wealth of information on this site.