Josh Turner
Roofing question...strip the old or roll right?
What are the thoughts on shingling over a layer of existing shingles? The roofers I have used always try to discourage me from doing it, but if your decking is all sound and the existing shingles are still laying pre...
Kevin Paulk
Need feedback on a quote i received for a new row house roof
Greeting's BP Community,I just wanted to reach out to my contractors, rehabbers, and DIY folks, to get some feedback on a quote I received for a new row roof. I was quoted 3k. Does that sound right ?The house is a row...
Robert Orel
Roofer referral in Lansing area?
Anyone know of a good roofer in the Lansing Michigan area? The kicker is its a flat roof that was just reroofed and the roofer can't figure out why it still leaks. I know it can be a bit difficult to find a quality f...
Nicholas Bailey
Opinions on Coach Houses?
In Chicago it's common for multi-family buildings to have a coach house behind the main building, which 120 years ago was legitimately for storing your horses and carriage, but now has been converted to an additional ...
Allison Ault
Buy or Sell Cash-Flowing Property That Needs $30k Repair
This is my first time posting to Bigger Pockets! So excited to use this resource. I read a book by Bigger Pockets 3 years ago on out-of-state investing and bought my first out-of-state investment property halfway thro...
Jim Hern
Insurance for a 1959 duplex in Broward Co, Florida
Advice please....
I bought a duplex that needed a new flat roof (it was fine but was 18 years old), electrical panel changeout, and hurricane protection. I was able to get a homeowners policy for $5500 for a year wit...
Tim Porsche
Contractor Only Replace Half of Roof - Options?
Hi All,I have a bit of a situation here and would greatly appreciate any advice on how to proceed. I purchased a rental property back in Spring of this year and decided to replace the roof on it because it's quite obv...
Jay Garrison
Central Air Condenser on the roof or in a cage?
Hi,I just had a HVAC guy come out and give me an estimate on 2 central air units for a 2 flat. The top floor gets pretty hot in the summer, flat roof. First floor is obviously much cooler. The quote they gave me has a...
Nicholas Johnson
Househacking Approach / Takeaways from 1st Fail
We recently put in an offer on a duplex that eventually fell through for several reasons. Wanted to share some takeaways in the hopes that it might help someone else.The property and our offer:We put in an offer on a ...
Kimberly T.
Multifamily property with first floor a couple feet underground - any problems with this type of construction?
As I'm investigating other markets to buy in, I am finding some multifamilies (typically 4plexes) where it appears the first floor must be a couple feet underground, based on the fact that the first floor windows a...