Richard Parseghian
Operational Underground Oil Tank (Do I replace it after purchase)
Hi Everyone,I'm currently in negotiations on a triplex in Monmouth County, NJ that has an operational underground oil tank. I have a contingency in place for the soil test to ensure there is no contamination, but as i...
Adam Lacey
What are your thoughts on ghost kitchens?
Anybody have any thoughts on ghost kitchens (or micro kitchens, virtual kitchens...etc)?I've been looking into opening a space with 6-8 ghost kitchens (300-400 sf kitchens built for takeout/delivery only). They were t...
Kye Matthews-Mason
Home with Asbestos
I've been checking out a few homes in Cleveland I'm finding that Asbestos is a common thing that tends to be in the homes. Does anyone here find that to be common in these homes and if so, how are you moving forward w...
Peter Morgan
Cost of replacing skylights in a small full bath
Hi,After my previous tenants vacated the apartment, I noticed the woodframe beneath the skylights turned moldy.The tenant was not doing a good job with the exhaustion inside the bathroom especially last few months wh...
Kent Harris
Installing an HVAC System and Electrical Box
I am renovating a 40 year old house and the HVAC system and electrical system are the original. Since my background is in Electronics and IT is this something I can tackle myself? I have a $20,000 budget and so far th...
Tyler D.
Things to watch out for with older houses?
I own a rental property that was built in the early 1900s, and am wondering if there is anything to be concerned about. Preferrably I'd like to hold it forever, but I'm unsure if there are any issues that may crop up ...
Hugh Ayles
House Flipping version 2.0
Version 2.0? In 2005 we did our first flip. I had a very good paying W2 and decided not to continue pursuing real estate. Stupid, stupid, stupid.In 2009 I started my own commercial construction subcontracting firm....
Piper D.
Shift responsibility for appliance repair to tenants?
I have tenants in my SFH rental who have been there a little over a year. About 4 months into their tenancy, the gas dryer I supplied quit working. It was 7 years old and I couldn’t get a replacement part, so I purc...
George P.
Water in the basement ceiling..... That's one big mystery....
So so weird....The tenant calls about a month ago saying the ceiling in the basement is dripping water o_O. He did shut the water down to prevent further damage.We rush there, open up the ceiling, drain all the water ...
Buck Dabill
Old Hotel into apartments, Should I buy?
I have an opportunity to buy an old hotel built in 1952 which has been vacant for 30 years. it is a 42 room hotel on one level 13,000 sq ft. Cost looks like 30k. repairs are estimated to be 850,000. we plan on turnin...