Sylvia B.
Joining new drywall to old
In a current rehab we are adding a couple of walls that will join existing walls at right angles. The existing walls and ceilings are textured, and we will texture the new walls as well. The problem is, how do we t...
Yiv L.
tenants quarrelled, what would you do?
Two of my neighboring tenants in the 4-plex quarreled, caused by small kids from one family playing and making some messes on the other family's front yard (the complex has open front yard), then verbal exchanges f...
David Friedman
Has anybody built apartments with Modular/Manufactured units?
I am looking to develop 40+ units on approximately an acre of land in California. In the past two years, I've started to see a lot of new modular construction startups in California. I am considering using a modular c...
Christine Swaidan
Tenant Afraid of Asbestos in Ceiling
New tenant move in to a 1970's apartment which has the lovely popcorn ceilings. Two weeks after moving in she is freaking out and wanting to know if there is asbestos in the ceiling. I emailed that although that unit ...
Eric L.
EPA makes it illegal to be a handyman - Seriously
I'm surprised I haven't seen this posted yet. I just came across this last night.
In April it will be illegal to work on your own house. Anyone doing work on properties built before 1978 have to n...
Mario F.
asbestos found in my fourplex - how to proceed - loan options etc
Hello, so I had my fourplex tested for asbestos and they have found it in a couple of areas. This is in one unit of the fourplex so I'm assuming there is more in the other units. This will likely blow up my budget a...
Rich Leone
Tenant Homicide in our St Paul Duplex
We woke up to some very disturbing news this morning. One of our duplex tenants notified us that the couple living in the other unit had a big argument early this morning. According to that tenant, the male shot and k...
Rex Harris
Asbestos Sidings! Should I buy it?
I found a 3 unit home, but the seller said it has asbestos sidings. As a new investor, what are my risk?, or should I simply stay away from this?
Robb Wisely
Scottsdale Short Term Rental Realtor
Hi all,
Does anyone know of any realtors in Scottsdale, AZ that own short term rentals themselves and/or work extensively with short term rental buyers?Thanks!
Andrew Casal
RI Renovation Help & Suggestions
Hello everyone!
I have a few questions regarding some renovations that I am considering for my rental in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Currently my units have a lot of old plaster and are not insulated. I am hearing mix...