Lilly Fang
My first BRRRR, almost done! Just rented it!
22 September 2024 | 7 replies
If I am going to sell it, I will repair or replace the dry rots, paint exterior, and repair the roof.
Collin Hays
Your biggest financial risk in owning a STR
21 September 2024 | 19 replies
I had to replace 2 steps this spring due to some minor rot.
Brian Zawacki
What are deal breakers for you in an inspection report?
13 September 2024 | 1 reply
Use a screwdriver to poke at the sill plate to look for rot or termite damage.
Tamera Means
Building garage with rental loft
10 September 2024 | 2 replies
Here in the Pacific Northwest any exterior (stairs) wood rots quickly, so I choose to put my stairways inside. 1000sf for cars, 1000 sf on top, three rooms and full bath.
Jane Dang
New fence replacement on rental property is deductible or depreciation
11 September 2024 | 18 replies
perform deprecation (most insurance companies require you to do this anyway) Repairing a fence damaged by wind or rotting is generally considered maintenance, not an improvement.
Sam Kay
Multiple Recurrent Leaks - Need advice on pivot strategies.
9 September 2024 | 14 replies
Maybe you have some rotted decking - have you noticed any pooling water with heavy rain?
Chris Gawlik
Whats it like to invest in C or D class properties?
8 September 2024 | 101 replies
Think of stuff like rotting wood on porches, etc. that no owner wants to spend big money fixing due to the low cost of the property.
Jen Geisler
Home inspection equivalent for Condo
30 August 2024 | 1 reply
How would I know the sewer or foundation isn’t rotting out below the building, or that there’s going to be a huge assessment to replace siding in the next few years?
Joseph Clemens
Need Opinions and Advice Please!!!
30 August 2024 | 8 replies
They may be pressure treated, but even pressure treated is susceptible to rot over time.
Cheng Bin Zhang
How to ADU in Massachusetts
28 August 2024 | 5 replies
The exterior clapboard sidings, rake boards, fascia were slowly rotting away from years of neglect.