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Account Closed To Replace the Roof or Not?
1 March 2020 | 37 replies

I had 4 different roofing companies assess the roof of my long term rental. All but 3 have recommended replacing the roof completely. It already has 2 layers of shingles, needs a cricket for the add-on chimney, new pi...

Trace P. How much to reinforce bowing/cracked brick walls?
24 June 2023 | 11 replies

Hi guys, I am in contract on a property, it is 80+ years old but pretty well maintained on the inside, plus a stable tenant who has been there for several years. The only major problem that the professional home inspe...

George P. Tenant calls about a leak in basement. .
14 August 2014 | 35 replies

People in Michigan hate renting houses without basements. But then at one point or another they all leak. They all have a hairline cracks and you get that call.

What do you do? Do u spend thousands to waterp...

James Mcsweeney Foundations - when to stay away?
30 August 2020 | 5 replies

I am looking a single family in Indianapolis. The property was built in 1935. The seller disclosure states that the house has had foundation issues before, but was remedied with support beams. What are your opinions o...

Matt M. Fix & Flip with Lots of Mold!
11 December 2015 | 8 replies

Hello,I'm working with a wholesaler to get a raised ranch to fix & flip.  The lower level is dry but shows indications of mold on the floor, walls, and ceiling throughout.  The lower section of the stairs leading ...

Lindsey Allen Neighbor is claiming water damage after storm
3 December 2018 | 4 replies

I own a small rowhouse in Philly, purchased it last November, rented it March 1st. It was essentially a turnkey - it was flipped right before I purchased it (side note, thIs is all new and I didn’t know at the time th...

Kevin Coggins Valuing investments in a flood plain
9 January 2017 | 17 replies

So when analyzing potential investments in the flood plain, do you just factor in the cost of the flood insurance? Assuming two properties are in the same part of town, but one happens to be in the 100 yr floodplain a...

Jim Mootrey Mold: How much to discount?
1 December 2013 | 21 replies

I am in the due diligence period on a short sale. The inspector found mold in multiple places in the finished basement. The house has been empty since July and the utilities were turned off. I think that is the ...

Jesse Moran Land Purchase Question
23 February 2018 | 8 replies

Hello Everyone!My wife and I are planning to move back to the Cleveland market, but want to build instead of buy.  We found a plot of land for sale that is wooded but has water, sewer and gas ready and also power clos...

Danny Day Mobile home strategy.. Can someone please verify / give opnion
10 October 2012 | 8 replies

I've been looking at the mobile home RE strategy. From what I've read on here the best play is to buy low ($2-3k per mobile home), rent ready rehab and sell to make $2-3k margin.

You then lease the lot the mobile ho...