Stephen Bennett
Budget Adjustments due to Covid-19
I'm curious and wanted to ask the veteran house flippers and rehabbers what they have done to adjust for the inflation we've seen in building materials and labor. Do you just check out what the prices are online or ca...
Sandy Uhlmann
Anyone know where to purchase old floor heat registers?
I have a 1920's home that is nearing completion but some of the floor heating registers/floor plates are missing. The sizes are wierd and I can't seem to find floor vents at the big box stores. I located some on ...
Sebastian Gast
What would you do with this covered deck on a rental?
I am about to start turning a property rent ready and have a deck in the backyard (see pictures below). I am trying to decide if I should keep it as-is or remove the roof. A covered deck is nice in such a hot climat...
Patrick McGowen
Replacing a Deck for B/C Class Rental: Trex or Wood?
You don’t have to read all below to weigh in as it is kind of a ramble, my core question is: what to use for decks in rentals comparing wood (redwood for example) and Trex or similar plastic decking. Trex is a recycl...
Perry Ivy
Experience with metal roofing.
I am needing to replace the roof on a rental and I'm contemplating going with metal. The expense for me is about the same as conventional, but I'm concerned about longevity. This is in Arkansas and we have storms, whi...
Josiah Cooper
Building Storage Units in Back of 4Plex (Help!)
Good Afternoon,
I'm seriously considering building 4 small storage units in the back of our 4Plex. There are posts regarding this subject but I wanted to hear from those who have accomplished this task about where th...
Chad Carson
Need help with vinyl/metal siding quote
Hey everyone,
I have a big vinyl/metal job on a long-term rental we bought. We want to install over old wood and asbestos siding and trim on two 2-story duplexes (one is 2302 sf, other 2428). We want low mai...
Bryce Y.
Anyone have experience with metal roofs? [with pics]
Hello guys,
I have a 4-plex with a metal roof. It was built in 1982 and the roof is original. It is currently functioning fine. A roofer I brought in during the inspection period said I had maybe 5 years left. He s...
Bud Evans
Building materials are up again!
The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says the prices of goods used in residential construction (excluding energy) rose 1.6% in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their data show that building mater...
Pete T.
Steel buildings
Anyone familiar w/ steel buildings in a residential homes use? Pro, cons, thoughts???