Dustin Ruff
Running Conduit through Old Chimney
I owner occupy an up/down duplex built in 1900 in Minneapolis, MN. There’s a chimney from the basement through the roof that has 2 vent pipes for the boilers running through it, but is otherwise obsolete. I’d like to ...
Sean M.
Paint a brick house or not
I have a house built in the 50’s that is all red brick. I have seen other flippers paint the brick and I like it, but does that increase the sale price of the home, or does leaving it with the original brick bring in ...
Sam Zawatsky
New roof-visible nails . Is this normal ?
Hello,I had a new roof put on this week, and I noticed when I did my inspection that there were areas at the peaks of the roof that there were 4 nails driven in, and then sealed with a clear sealant. Is this normal? M...
Gillian Thackray
Agent referral for leasing
Hi Everyone - I am looking for some referrals for agents who do leasing in Philadelphia, PA. I am only semi-satisfied with my property manager, and considering taking over the daily management myself but would only w...
Kim Jones
Bed Bug Clause in Lease?
We own a multi unit property in Michigan and have had an ongoing issue with bed bugs. We had the entire house heat treated recently and a new tenant moved in and we have another infestation. I know that fault is dif...
Drake Johnson
The [Not-so] “Quick” Flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Richlands.
Purchase price: $100,000
Cash invested: $30,000
Sale price: $167,000
Projected timeline: 5 weeks reno + 45 days t...
Lisa Eckman
Saltillo Tile repair
Does anyone have experience repairing (not replacing) Saltillo tiles? This is the terra cotta tile usually made in Mexico and dried in the sun. Has color variations (depending on sun/shade), and animal foot prints (c...
Account Closed
New Years Eve: A Baby and an Old Man by Nancy Neville
A baby and an old man were standing by the clock, welcoming in the New Year with a ticking and a toc.The baby said, "Hey old man, it's almost time for you to leave". As a tear ran down the old man's cheek and fell upo...
Koshu Takatsuji
Building Permits/Regulations Question
How can I learn whether I can upsize a property in Metro Atlanta, Georgia.
I.e. If i have a house that's 2000 sqft, how do i know how much larger I can upsize it if I have a lot size of 0.5 acres (~20,000sqft)?
Glen M.
Bank Owned Home White Spray in Basement
I am looking a bank owned home in my area. One thing I noticed was the basement was covered in a white film. It looks like it was something someone sprayed on. I don't have real good picture of it but I thought I woul...