Ashley Oyirifi
Sewer report: what’s it mean to you?
I’ve got a VA foreclosure under contract. On paper it seems to be a great deal, priced $80k - $100k below comps. About $30k - $50k in equity will be left after repairs. Unless, the following sewer report would result ...
Kenny Smith
Quick Tip on Old Plumbing!
Hey BP!Quick tip on older plumbing. If your home was built before 1980, it is possible you have cast iron drain lines. If so, these can corrode overtime, especially if you are using the wrong drain cleaner. Be sure...
Zoran Domazet
Seeking advise on replacing cast iron drain line with PVC pipe
Hey BP fam! I recently purchased a 2 story duplex and will be doing a few updates over the next few months. I am looking to replace the cast iron drain pipe with a PVC scheduled 40 4" pipe. I am currently shopping aro...
Daniel Alegre
Washer/plumbing advice
So last week my tenant let me know her washer was not draining so I checked it out and it looks like the old iron drain line is clogged. So I decided to just simply drain right into the sum pump. Now the washer is get...
Adriano Caraco
Inspection report seeer results. Need opinions
Hi.I just got the sewer inspection report back and it doesn’t look good, but maybe it is something ok and I got worried.Would love some opinions and recommendations on what to do, I have a inspection contingency but i...
Eric Carlstrom
Reservations on a 1940s House as long-term rental
Hello everyone,Under contract on a 1940s home in Oklahoma City that I plan to use as a long-term rental.The inspection will be completed on Thursday, but wondering what reservations come to mind for the general public...
Ashley Zhang
Sewer scope inspection
Hi all, I just paid a sewer scope inspection. the observation was: " A belly was noted in the line. A belly occurs when settling or compaction of the soil occurs below the pipe and causes the pipe to have a low spotwh...
Dan Short
Bathtub Sloping Issues
Hi Chicago Investors,I'm fixing up my Lincoln Square 3-flat and noticed a sloping issue today with all of my bath tubs. Has anyone run into this before or have any tips how to fix?All 3 bathtubs are older and are pool...
Isaiah Klavitter
Fence Help in San Diego!!
Hello BP,I am removing an ugly chain link fence in front of my duplex in North Park and will now need to consider what type of fence to install in its place.Does anyone have any contractors they would recommend to ...
Chris A.
Plumbing question
How do I remove this metal piece to use a pvc to cast iron donut to make the transition?