I just purchased my first commercial property.  19,200 square feet with a restaurant, 2 retail spaces, and 3 offices.  It needs a new roof.  I got two bids when I was doing my due diligence.  The first roofing contrac...

I am interested in rehabs and considering doing the work myself or have friends who have experience help. Am I putting myself at risk for damages/injuries if my friends are not licensed and I get sued? Ie, replace/r...

I am needing to get a new roof on one of my Tallahassee properties in the next couple of months. What are your thoughts on metal roofs? How does it affect value and rentability, compared to standard architectural shin...

The current economic downturn and real estate market offer a great opportunity for rehabbers to make serious money. IF they make the right choice when buying property. My questions are these for experienced rehabbers:...

Currently looking into various areas to invest, and all of them, (Vermont, Minneapolis and Milwaukee) all have intense winters. From my experience in buying personal residences, the advice I've heard is NEVER buy in t...

Folks! I am exploring installation of roof top solar panels to a) reduce the utility bills (Owner paid utility situation), b) to replace an old roof part of this deal so it can be depreciated quickly!Of course, it's g...

Hello BP Fam! Typically not active in the forums but wanted to take an opportunity to reach out for all of your fantastic advice you guys usually give. My wife, brother and I are really looking to scale with our RE in...

I recently purchased my first commercial property. 2 weeks ago the tenant reached out regarding a roofleak. We've had some decent monsoon storms and it has backed up roofing companies. I decided to have my handyman pa...

Any experts on roofing who can tell me if this looks like a good quote?  I;m sure it does but are those good "coil fasteners", and does a city require a permit for this, I dont think so, and my biggest question here i...

How often have you made an FPI claim and been paid? To date I've tried to make a total of 2 claims. In one case the basement was flooded and they didn't cover it (long story). In the other there was some roof damage b...