Sophie Mia
Replace gas heat with electric baseboard heating in Triplex - Philadelphia?
Hi everyone,
I am buying a triplex in the Philly area which is currently supplied with gas heat (for the entire house). The heating unit is very old and would most likely not make it another winter, so I defi...
Swethareddy Rachumalla
Confused whether to do a roof repair or roof replacement
Hello AllThanks for your inputs...I'm renovating a 1800 sq ft house with all new bathrooms and kitchen. I'm stuck with the roof which has got few tree damages, roof repair costing me 1500 whereas roof replacement cos...
Maria Bocanegra
Tax Consequence for house hacking part of a replacement 1031
hello, i am trying to get the numbers correct here - what is the tax consequence %/share/portion for living in a replacement property purchased with 100% of 1031 funds? Lets assume I have 100k of 1031 money.My though...
Chris Policicchio
Looking for an electrician to replace some knob and tube
Hello Pittsburgh BP-ers! Does anyone know of a great electrician who has experience replacing knob and tube? I have a duplex that I'd like to upgrade and the knob and tube is something I'm considering replacing. I'...
Andrew Sucato
Need to replace roof within first year of owning rental
Hi everyone! I purchased my first duplex last May and am house hacking it. I have learned a ton over the past year, and have been bitten by a few maintenance issues that have cost some big $$. Since I am only a year...
Joe S.
Need a recommendation on window replacement for house San Antonio
I have a house in San Antonio that needs a few windows replaced. Can anyone recommend a good source or a contractor that specializes in windows?
Aditya Vaishampayan
Landlord is asking for replacement of 15 year old countertop
The apartment was under agreement and has been used for the last 6 years or more. replacement. These apartments are 2005 built and since then countertop hasn’t been replaced. We took over the lease from someone who ha...
Kedar Bhole
Question - HOA asking me to replace hardwood floor - my options?
Hello,
I own a second-floor condo. At the start of the year, my tenant moved out. I replaced the carpet with hardwood floor at the time. My intent was to make the condo unit more appealing, so it can be rented out at...
Lynn Currie
Tip: Replace Your Toilet Water Supply Hoses on Your Rentals
Hello My Fellow Landlords,Today's quiiiiiiick tip! comes courtesy of my expensive lesson of the day.Ready? Here it is. Water supply hoses on toilets are considered a "wear and tear item" and should be replaced every f...
Andrew S.
Rusty cast-iron sewer pipes - any options other than replace?
I have a problem with a cast-iron sewer pipe in one of my rentals. It clogs up frequently and according to the plumber who just snaked it, the issue is likely paper getting hung up on the rusty insides of the pipes. ...