Brian Jones
Converting a 16 unit
I came across a 16 unit building in my area. It was previously used as a group home so only one kitchen/common area. I have not seen the units to see if this is a possibility but what would you expect to pay to add a ...
David Garcia
Improvements to maximize rent and ROI for rental property
Hello,I am planning to convert my current, primary residence to a rental, within the next 6-8 months. The house is a 30 year-old, 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom single family property in Scottsdale, AZ. What improvements or...
Rob Pattison
Need to put either a well or water tank in my Costa Rica airbnb rental, suggestions?
I have a beach-adjacent property in Costa Rica, a 2 bed-1 bath house within 60 seconds of the beach. I've owned the house since 2021. For the first time this year, the local government agency has cut off the water ...
Chris K.
House in MD has polybutylene water supply line, anyone know of any insurance I can get for it?
I'm looking at a property in Maryland that has a polybutylene water supply line from the street hookup to the inlet of the house. There is no chance the seller will replace. Is there an insurance that I can get that w...
Christian M.
No pressure in the plumbing lines
Hi,
I am looking at a HUD home I am interested in, but the PCR states under plumbing "could not completely blow out or pressurize lines." Does anyone know the most likely reason for this and how much it may cost to ...
Sam Leon
No water activation
I see more and more of this in listings:
"BANK OWNED PROPERTY SOLD AS IS WITHOUT REPAIR OR WARRANTY. LISTING AGENT HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF PROPERTY HISTORY, NO DISCLOSURES OR ASSOCIATION DOCS SUPPLIED. BUYER/BU...
Samantha Klein
Replacing toilet guts before renting
Hi BP,I just got a service call for a leaking filler valve, it was spraying in 2 or 3 directions and leaking down the tank, this is the first day of my tenant living here too. I had my handyman replace the guts and I ...
Jamie Powers
Tenant plumbing damage - who is responsible?
Hello all,I have some tenants who recently clogged the upstairs toilet. In the process they broke the flushing handle and they had an overflow where the water flowed through the ceiling and caused some damage in the c...
Rob K.
Plumbing winterization question
I recently purchased a fixer upper that I will use as a vacation home. I won't be there in the winter and want to protect my water pipes. The plan is to remove the water meter each fall, blow out the pipes with an ...
Liam Simmons
Rental Low Water Pressure
Hi all,I am moving out of my first home with the view to rent it out. The hot water pressure is very poor, although my partner and I have lived with it for over a year. It is has an old low pressure cylinder currently...