Jamie Brayton
Completely new heating system ideas?
I'd like to make an offer on a solid 3 family that is a major rehab. I'd like to avoid tearing it apart more than I need to, as it does have cool, ornate ceilings in most units.
It had a mix of individual gas, wood...
Amanda McAndrews
Can’t turn on water for inspection on HUD home
I bid on HUD home and the offer was accepted I am scheduled to have an inspector come out this Thursday but I just received and email that we can’t turn on the water. On the PCR it says plumbing is damaged and sites a...
Chuck E.
Help with Preventative Maintenance Checklist
I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...
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...
LaJoi Royston
Contacts Needed for basement build out/ separating utilities
Hello BP Folks!I recently purchased my first property, a 2 unit building on Chicago's south side.The building has 2 units, with the 1st floor duplexed down to a full finished basement.The building was owned by a famil...
Jimmy Lau
Any other cheaper home heating options for a 1500sq ft home that i bought for $80k?
Hey guys!Any other home heating options that is much cheaper than $18k to get a new broiler. That amount is insane! The house is 1500sq. I do not pay for the electricity or gas. What is another option to get heat into...
Ken Nyczaj
First inspection on first flip
I wanted to repost this as our Plumbing Inspection is today. Looking for any further advice. Thank you.The plan is to fix and flip the house which requires about $70,000 in repairs. Majority of the repairs coming fro...
Jeremy Anan
How should I handle water bill?
We acquired this MF property couple of months ago. It looks like the previous owner paid the water bill for all the tenants whether or not it was included in the lease agreement. We are now in the process of renewing ...
Brendan R.
Punched in the gut...
That is what I feel like right now.We are house hacking a two unit property that we bought in August. The previous owners occupied it for over 50 years and took great care of it but did not separate out any of the ut...
David Pham
Basement Drain Tile and Sum Pump System Recommendation
Hi, looking for vendors recommendation to install a basement drain tile and sum pump system for one of my rental. Please let me know of any recommendation.
Thanks in advance!