Jaron Walling
Found a roofing contractor - Now what?
It's springtime and my property needs a new roof! I have quotes from different contractors and narrowed it down to one. He checked out with another investor, has been great with communication (shocker), and has a bett...
Keenan Fitzpatrick
The hidden costs of home inspections: Why you might be paying too much for too little
It's human nature to focus on hard costs. They are right there in your face and quantifiable. But what is the costs of not inspecting a flat roof because the seller said it was ok?A plumber can cost $250-$350/hr to p...
Ben M.
Are plumbing issues common in 40 year old homes
I am looking at a house built in 1980. There seemed to have been quite a bit of plumbing issues:1) Piping under the bathroom sink of 3 bathrooms had a leak and pipe replaced2) Leaks in the walls behind tub faucets due...
Michelle Reid
Tampa Area Investing - Seffner?
Hello BP,
I am looking into markets for LTR.My husband and I started in Tampa, but lately we've been looking outside Tampa for lower price points.
Are you investing in Seffner / Mango, FL areas? Are you familiar wi...
Shyam Panchal
Found Some Problems Post Inspection - Need Advice ASAP! (Texas)
I am currently under contract for an SFR in Texas. The house was recently remodelled but after the inspection, there were some issues found. Although the cosmetic finishes look quite good, there are some fundamental...
Feng Ye
insurance cost for older investment houses?
Hello there,I am thinking of buying my first rental in Florida (either Orlando or Tampa), however I was warned by a friend who bought a few months ago and had to spend 3000$ on landlord insurance. He said that there a...
Eve Oliver
landlord insurance Policy
Hello,I am looking for a landlord policy that covers replacement cost on the roof?Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Kimberly H.
What would you do? Not enough reno money!!
Hello guys!!I'm bidding on a homepath first look and it will be my primary home. If I win the contract, I will not have enough reno money for all the bells and whistles. If you had an opportunity to acquire your dre...
Josh Morgan
Failure to Disclose HOA
Just bought a condo yesterday, upon closing it was disclosed that the HOA did not cover insurance (outside the studs) which is typically covered and is a substantial amount in the Texas Gulf Coast. Both the title comp...
Fernando Tello
Split home owner insurance Yea or Nay????
Hello BP community, looking on reading your opinion about the following:Situation: Currently my wife and I finished a deep rehab on our latest duplex in Ft. Lauderdale (Changed roofs, added impact windows, plumbing, t...