Steve Porcello
Becoming a licensed lead remover to work on your own investments?
Hi BP,I hope you are all doing well. I have been looking at properties across the South Shore and a lot of them are full of lead paint... It has been a deal breaker for us because we are looking to rent the properties...
Patricia C.
Second hand smoke issue
Hello,I am hoping someone can help me.I recently purchased a condo in Norwalk. My plan is to fix it up and rent it out. It’s been 2 months since we’ve been here. We have been smelling cigarette smoke, and it’s pretty ...
Jonathan Paz
Buying in other states! What do you think?
Hello everyone!I'm new to RE and ready to purchase my first rental property. I've been looking out of state because unfortunately here around Tampa, FL and surrounding areas is getting crazy as far as prices. I've don...
Lindsey Torres
Am I paying too much for repairs?
I'm renovating my first mobile home. I spoke with the contractor over the phone this evening and asked him to give me some ball park figures. The mobile home is a 14x76.
All figures include labor and materials.
New p...
James Kandasamy
AC cannot cool below 78F
Hi BPers,We have a house that was built in 1984 in Texas. The tenant claims that the AC cannot cool down below 78 F. The outside temperature was around 100 F when they claim this. The AC is running all the time. The A...
Jon Klaus
What's your secret to a fresh smelling vacant home?
We've had lots of rain so far this year in Texas. It's kind of tropical, which we are not used to. I have a vacant home for sale with a musty smell, even after new paint. What are your top tips for a fresh enviro...
Anthony Theokary
In need of a structural engineer
Can anyone help please. I took down a wall in my home I just bought and I’m in need of a structural engineer to see if it was load bearing.The house is 13’ x 30’ the joists run from party wall to party wall. It is a r...
Karen F.
how much to install an owner's electric meter?
We need to install an owner's meter on a two family house. It's a two family with two meters. We're in central CT. Anyone know how much this will cost? Meter will have very little running to it - maybe one hallway...
Kelly Beasley
Very first investment property. Go for it?
SUPER cute/well kept 700 Sq ft 1br 1ba house. Outside bar and socializing area with 'workshop' (More like a room for washer/dryer/folding table, and to keep the beer taps stored in). Workshop POSSIBLY able to convert ...
Nick B.
Underwriting apartment expenses - small properties vs. big ones
Hello BP!Are expenses per unit significantly different in small apartments (10-50 units) versus large ones (100+ units)?I came across a couple of listings for small apartments (16 and 36 units), where stated actual ex...