Frank S.
I need flooring advice for a Studio Unit in C class area
Flooring AdviceI need some clear minds and advice to select flooring for this job. Non conforming attic studio, third floor walk-up, C class, 525 S.F., new bath, new drywall, three light zones, it's not bad. It may ...
Mona V.
Cracked bath tub due to tenant
My tenant informed me that she slipped, fell and caused a big crack in the fiberglass tub with the knee. House is 13 years old, so I would put life of tub at 13. She is claiming it's bad installation etc because they ...
John Chapman
Trafficmaster Allure Ultra Wood Vinyl Planks
I've know we've previously discussed the pros and cons of vinyl wood plank flooring in other topics, as well as Trafficmaster Allure, but I've recently seen this new product at Home Depot Called Trafficmaster Allure U...
Kellen Driscoll
Partnership advice on multifamily deal
Hey BP,
I am currently looking to partner on a small multifamily deal with a friend. Basically my friend will put up the money for the down payment and I will handle everything else. My question is how should I handl...
Brandon Reiter
Building a Bulletproof Bathroom in a Duplex
I recently closed on a duplex (2BR, 1BA, 1152 sq. ft. each) that needs some work done in each of the bathrooms. Similar to what David has, the bathrooms have windows in the shower/tub surround. Has anyone found a good...
Tony Thompson
Door Frame Damaged From Break-In
I bought a duplex. The frame of the back door where the deadbolt goes in is torn to hell from what looks like a break-in. The actual hole where the deadbolt fits in is damaged. The door still locks with the deadbol...
Maura O'Connor
Is there a good cigarette smoke detector with WiFi or memory?
I would appreciate any recommendation for a cigarette smoke detector that either can be checked remotely by WiFi or that has a memory function. I have a tenant in one of my units in a nonsmoking building who is smoki...
Wesley Myers
Pool safety and STR’s
Our pool is about to be done here in FL. Want to make sure we have all the boxes checked safety wise before we open it up this season. A few questions. Are you using alarms on your doors that lead outside to the pool?...
Michael Herr
Schedule 30 and Short elbows
Inspected a bathroom remodel today.The guy used 4" thin wall PVC and short turn elbow for the toilet drain.Genova part number 40740I think I'm going to have him rip it out and redo: I think elbow will lead to clogged ...
Ken A.
Help! Drainfield Failing - Any ideas? Thanks
We have a drain field on 60 year old home that is "failing". Everyone's solution is "get a new one" - wow..genius. Anyway, any other ideas? House for 60 years didn't have a drain field problem. In advance, ANY ide...