Samantha M.
Replacing Fins on AC Condenser?
I met with a seller at their property today. The exterior AC condenser looked like it was in fairly good shape; however, on one side of the unit the fins looked like they were bent and damaged (possibly from a hail st...
Account Closed
Texas and low grade asphalt roofing.
I recently checked out some homes in the Houston area and noticed that 99% of even the nicer homes had asphalt type shingles. These were not even nice shingles by California standards as most had fading and stains....
John Kondroik
Just made a big move from FL to TX
Hey BP! I recently made a huge move from Florida to The Woodlands, TX. I’m originally from East Texas and I love this area so I’m pretty excited about it. I met several helpful people that were local to me when I was ...
John Semanchuk
Charleston SC insurance options
I'm shopping for hazard insurance in Charleston. The property is actually on James Island and I was quoted over $2,200 for $150,000 coverage. $2,500 deductible and 5% named storm deductible. It's a1978 townhous...
Scott Beck
Current Texas Economy and Real Estate
I just found this article on the current Texas economy related to real estate and thought this forum group might find it of interest. It is written by Dr. Jim Gaines and others from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&a...
Victor Kapustin
Duplex Insurance recommendations
Hi, I have a Duplex in Lake County, IL that is has tenants in both units. The Duplex is a single story, brick facade w/ attached garages and basements with washer and dryer. The roof is about 4 years old.What are so...
Haile Dawud
New construction, no mortgage
Hello,I bought a small house for $35,000 last Nov (2022). The house needs to be remodeled and once it’s completed, the ARV will be $198,000 per appraisal last week. I’m using my HELOC from my first home to fund the...
Trevor B.
Solar panels
I am new to this forum, I searched for solar and found nothing. I live in North Texas.So my questions are:1. Is it cost effective to put a solar panels on the roof? 2. If you do put solar panels on the roof would you ...
Costin I.
Cost Segregation - Partial Disposition and offsetting insurance proceeds
We had a roof damaged in a hail storm and got it replaced and paid (minus deductible) via an insurance claim. This is on a property that had a CSS done on it some 6 years ago when we got it (and placed a new roof at t...
Joseph Ortiz
PNC Insurance Needs: How Much Is Enough?
Hey everybody,
We are rehabbing our first single family buy and hold investment in Baton Rouge with the BRRR strategy in mind. Here is our first quote on adequate insurance for the property. Does this sound right? Se...