The basement reno was a great learning experience, it was a full gut and redo which included HVAC and plumbing for basically the whole house. 

You just need to have a good foundation repair company and a good plumber (or multiples of each) on your team.Just watch out for the big ticket items:  foundation, plumbing, electrical, roof and AC - these can quickly bust your budget if you aren't planning to repair/replace them...Remember that the older you go in terms of build year, the more of the above issues you are likely to run into.

(I'd just add to his video the idea of having a plumbing company set up so that your tenants can call that company directly if they have a plumbing emergency.)Don't compare yourself to your friends. 

I do all my own plumbing so can not comment on pricing.

Have major water leak and need suggestions for reputable independent contractor in north Dallas, Texas area. Thanks in advance.

Rachel and I are usually in Bremerton on Mondays or Tuesdays if you want to visit a property in person and start learning how to evaluate the structure, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Converted to central HVAC, new windows, paint, fixtures, landscaping, roofing, flooring, major plumbing improvements, and more What was the outcome?

Exterior/Interior Paint, fixtures, etc.These buildings were constructed in the 1960s with steel pipes and much of the plumbing has been replaced as needed including new supply lines in the ground and new sewer pipes under the slabs.Ongoing maintenance costs have been pretty consistently high on this project, but the rise in rent over the holding time has been a saving grace.

Currently buying a duplex that needs a full gut and renovation including windows, roof, floors, hvac, plumbing, drywalling, kitchen, and bathrooms.  

The top issues include: - P trap improperly plumbed in bathroom- Moisture stain in one of the bedrooms- Double taps in electrical panel - False ground, or "bootleg ground" - Outlet GFCI not functioning - No air filter and nowhere to place one on HVACI'm actively looking to see if any  contractors can go over there with my real estate agent or look at the inspection report and see what's going on.