Dan C.
Anything wrong with a furnace in the attic in a four-unit?
A four-unit I was interested in has one furnace in the attic.
Anyone know if there is anything bad about a furnace in the attic? Is it something I would want to correct right away? (I would be buying the pro...
Mike Jones
Teardown and Rebuild?
Hello,I've done many permitted remodels and additions but not a complete teardown of a house to put up a new one but I think with this latest property, it makes more sense. It's a small 1/1 650 sq ft but built in 1925...
George P.
Ice dam, water behind the walls etc
Had a mysterious leak in the basement's ceiling when it snowed heavily this winter.I have asked for the community input a while ago (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/183...), and finally one of the contr...
Cynthia Miller
Foundation leaning basement wall...repair cost?
Just bought a house and discovered in has a leaning basement wall.Basement was flooded had it drained. Plumber said main water line in basement broke somewhere, dirt in line couldnt get snake past certain point. He t...
Matthew T Hutson
WWYD (what would you do)
Hello BP!I have been renting out my old house for a year now and it has done me well. I've learned a lot from BP but now I need some advice about waterproofing the basement. I was well aware that water would pool in s...
Joe Jor
Blocked Hot Water Radiator Return Line
Howdy gang!I have a 100 year old house in NY. After draining the hot water radiator system over the summer to replace a number of values, I was able to represurize the system without leaks.Once the heat started being...
John Salgado
Rusted Exterior Sewer Main Line, Replace?
I am in process of purchasing my first MF house and one of the notable items on the inspection report was the sewer main which is heavily rusted on the exterior. The inspector was able to scrape off layers when takin...
Robert Biggins
Stinky Shower Dilemma
Greetings BP Family, I hope all is well for everyone!
So, with the current home that I reside in, my plan is to transfer it to a rental property since I will be relocating to a different state for work related purpos...
Kenia Crevoisier
Sagging Floors on a Miami 1920's Property (pictures included)
Hi BP, My husband and I are currently under contract on a 4-unit property located in Miami, FL. We plan to house-hack this property (live in one of the units and rent the others for at least one year). We just finishe...
Olga K.
Pour water/antifreeze in drains - fail
I'm hoping someone could explain to me what this means on the HUD Property Condition Report - pour water/antifreeze in drains - fail. Would this mean that the sewer line is completely blocked up?