Joseph Simmers
Roofing Contractors in the Greater Philadelphia area
Good morning, this is my first post on BP and am hoping for some success. My brother-in-law is in need of a good roofer to fix his home. He lives in a row home in Upper Darby, PA. He has contacted multiple roofers ove...
Lin Ding
Homeowners insurance for remodeled older homes in Florida
What's a reasonable range for homeowner's insurance for a fully remodeled older home? This is my first time buying a house and getting an insurance. The house is built 1920. New electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water &...
Surendra Chawla
Roof damage in Austin due to hailstorm
Hello,The roof of my Pflugerville (Austin) home got damaged recently due to the hailstorm. My property manager sent me these pictures and i am now working with Statefarm for a roof replacement. Since we have a lot mor...
Kyle Johnson
I’m in desperate need of experienced investor advice!
I bought a home in Norfolk VA in September 2021. I lived there for 3 weeks and then had to move back to Fredericksburg VA for a multitude of family issues. Since December of 2021, it’s been rented out consistently. Th...
Trevor Hawn
Florida Home owners Insurance is so high!!
I would love to get people's thoughts and guidance on home owners insurance on Florida. I'm trying to buy a vacation rental/STR in the Florida Emerald Coast area. I've received insurance quotes from a broker on two di...
Mark Patel
Deprecation recapture on roofs and other improvements
I have a question on deprecation recapture and the tax consequence. When you depreciate a expense like a roof then sell the property. It seems that the roof expense become a capital gain since you have to add the de...
Joshua Dorkin
Doing Your Due Diligence - Buyer Beware
We've been living in our home for 5 1/2 years and due to some serious hail damage, are in the process of getting a new roof.
Before I explain the significance, just last year we had to replace our attic fan, becaus...
Dane Gullakson
Replace roof prior to tenant move-in?
Hello!My wife and I are purchasing our first investment home so I am interested in some advice. The home itself is a 3/1, 815 SF and it has a simple, low pitched shingle roof. The roof is nearing the end of its usable...
Carol Birnberg
1930 home renovation
I bought 1st house because inspector said it was good structure, and it was not :(, but the project goes on. So at this point, if you have done renovations on 1930 homes (900 sqft). what advise would you give me?>
Edgar Ferrari
Roof replacement
My insurance company requires that I change the roof in one house that I own,The house is currently rented and the contract expires on Nov2015.I was planning to change the roof after the contract expires and I really ...