23 February 2009 | 10 replies
Rust can be surface rust,but maybe a real slow seep.

16 June 2011 | 7 replies
If you see surface mold sheet rock is cheap and it's better to pull off the area and inspect.If the mold is behind the walls the buyers might sue later as it can make them very sick.

11 July 2008 | 17 replies
Eventually, all comes to the surface and the accurate yield for the investors is offered.Am "I" having a problem with this?

10 November 2014 | 6 replies
Would you install tile immediately following foundation repair or use a more flexible flooring surface (assume the area to be tiled was subject to the foundation repair)?

19 June 2013 | 3 replies
My last two appraisals, I could not be there and got hit for stupid stuff and I had no chance to dispute it because once it's done you have no recourse against the appraiser or the appraisal.Big example, I got hit for a firebox within 6 inches of a flammable surface, both walls and the floor around the fireplace are solid concrete!!!
1 September 2016 | 10 replies
One recommendation was to use a combination of plywood and sheet rock in place of the Cemesto, and then build the roof insulation and surface on top of this.The more I learn, this seems to be in the ballpark of $30-$40K for the new roof alone (not to mention the asbestos abatement which I've received estimates for at around $20K).I feel my only option would be to renegotiate with the seller, or as you say, be ready to walk away.

7 September 2018 | 17 replies
A few bonus gifts I've received this year:3 day deep sea fishing trip, all expenses paid 5 day fly fishing trip (guides included), $500 cash, Microsoft Surface Pro 3, bottle of Dom Perignon, and just last week an all expenses paid cruise to Alaska for my wife and I that we'll be going on next year.

21 May 2014 | 2 replies
That means the deal may well be brought to the surface.

19 December 2018 | 11 replies
@Darrion Harris on the surface it appears to be a good deal.1100 month rent = $13,200 a yearX 50% expenses = $6,600 year$6,600 / $37,000 = 17.8% cap rateThat means if you paid all cash you would get a 17.8% return on your money.

9 April 2017 | 8 replies
I am not a big carpet fan generally and products like LVT are becoming consensus favorites of DIY landlords (for ease of installation, durability, cost, etc).But one possible exception could be an upstairs unit with poor sound proofing.If you already hear complaints from existing carpet, it may continue or increase with laminate or possibly even a resilient surface (but see more below).My best hack for the upstairs in confronting some ugly carpet if you like laminate1) Look into a sound proofing underlayment (I have used Floor Muffler, pricey but have not gotten many complaints from downstairs, but upstairs tenant is quiet type...Others products are on the market.