Mini splits are amazing because you avoid running ductwork through the walls and ceilings, huge time saver.

Wondering in the KC real estate market if anybody has experience with returns on updates such as -Adding a Privacy fence backyard-Adding an additional bedroom-Adding a half bath-Finishing a basement with carpet and new walls and ceiling The home is currently a 3 bedroom, 2 bath SFH about 1300 sq ft. 

I walked into a 55k triplex with drop ceilings stained and falling down, rats fighting to get off sticky traps, no HVAC or separate utilities, and the back foundation dropped so much the floor buckled.

(example: hole in the ceiling or flood in the basement)....

He apologized that the workers did not communicate before blasting four holes and promised he would install a different kind that does not inflict damage on the ceiling AND patch up the holes.

Issues identified during walkthrough on 4 March 2019:3/1 unit - actually 2 bedroom, 1 bath - ‘3rd bedroom’ is actually a den. 2nd floor bedroom has sloped floor.1/1 down unit - water damage in bathroom ceiling, no bathroom sink, no bathroom light fixture, pipes recently froze1/1 up unit - low water pressure, possible water damage in living room ceiling, damage around entryway from living room into kitchenAs the property isn't of the quality we would like to live in ourselves, in addition to not wanting to ask the 10yr tenant to leave, we're looking at this as a full investment property that we would manage ourselves.  

When we try to pull the cabinets down, the soffits started to pull down from the ceiling,So, how do you remove cabinets when there is a soffit?

@Ashish AcharyaGive me a shout post 4/15.Right now I generally get on BP in-between clients to de-stress a little.Not a good time to get into a debate and dive into code sections.Perhaps my most recent example was too hasty reviewing the regs right now...The "-3" reg defines structural components by reference to Treas Reg Sec 1.48-1.The term “structural components” includes such parts of a building as walls, partitions, floors, and ceilings, as well as any permanent coverings therefor such as paneling or tiling; windows and doors; all components (whether in, on, or adjacent to the building) of a central air conditioning or heating system, including motors, compressors, pipes and ducts; plumbing and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks and bathtubs; electric wiring and lighting fixtures; chimneys; stairs, escalators, and elevators, including all components thereof; sprinkler systems; fire escapes; and other components relating to the operation or maintenance of a building.We know that a building and building structures are a single unit of property.  

Ive been meaning to do a blog post on that, or throw the info on my website, but I havnt had time to get to doing it.In DC the regulations are basically the basement unit needs a seperate electric meter, 7 foot ceiling height on 70% of the basement, an egress window, and front and rear doors, only available to owner occupants. 

If you can remove a light fixture from the ceiling in a room (dining room is usually easy since there is a light above where the dining table should be) and see what kind of electrical wiring is used, this will be a great help.