
2 July 2013 | 9 replies
Being able to do most work myself and the big jobs like roofs, siding, HVAC, concrete, I know lots of pros that work on the cheap after their day job.

26 June 2013 | 11 replies
My current improvement plan is: new roof - its really old and several shigles are gone new flooring throughout - currently concrete new paint in and out - 50% brick/siding ext repair siding on chimney - has rotted away due to water damage new water heater new AC/Furnace repair sheetrock water damage from plumbing leak replace kitchen appliances landscaping replace garage door - wood rotoptional items would include: replacing various fixtures - which ones?

1 July 2013 | 12 replies
Even if stained, you can't tell.Properly installed, grout won't let anymore water through than vinyl plank.Also, it will not ruin the subfloor, because you either install it over concrete, or over concrete backerboard.

21 July 2013 | 14 replies
I use a product at home depot called deck restorer for concrete.
3 July 2013 | 1 reply
Any thoughts on rehab, & retain, on the rehab end make it ADA compliant.

3 July 2013 | 3 replies
Another issue is zoning as a special use permit may be required, having special needs or more than 3 unrelated tenants is sometimes an issue.You may also be subject to inspections and ADA requirements, hard surface floors wider doors, etc. it's no walk in the park.After you get the permits and modify the place, you will get higher than market rents (due to mods) but you're also pretty well locked in to renting to that NP/agency, can't really take them to the cleaners as they can move on leaving you with a harder to rent dwelling too.Insurance will be more and you better keep the place up in tip top shape.

4 July 2013 | 5 replies
If you find out some more concrete numbers on expenses, we can help run through those as well.

9 July 2013 | 4 replies
1) I have my Google Voice number forwarding to a cellphone I bought2) I have (50) bandit signs with that number on it3) I have an answering service4) I used the Google Voice number on my BiggerPockets account, a Classified Ad, a Wufoo form for bird dogs to submit a house, and my website.......So, when you Google search the phone number... it basically pops up with my information online.I deleted each form that had the number, but it still is available in the search.I'm waiting to see if it wipes over the next couple of days.Here's my question:Should I change my number so that it has no ties back to me?

24 July 2013 | 8 replies
You can have something built to code but not permitted, while something that's permitted is automatically built to code.In my area, the city requires a permit for any work on a house that exceeds $500 - i.e. it's mainly there to make money for the broke municipality - including paint, tile, flooring, any concrete work, door and window replacement, you name it.

26 July 2013 | 4 replies
So a few questions:How far does a structure (or concrete drive) encroach around its premises?