I recently had a sanitary line fail under the basement floor. The plumber wanted an extra $2500 to break up the floor and dig the trench. I told him I would do that part to save the $$$. I did it the old fashioned ...

I received a certified letter for verification of Allowable expenses by tax sale purchaser from Jefferson County AL. I bought a tax lien property earlier this year from someone who purchased a house at an auction. I'v...

I've heard that the vinyl tile with the adhesive on the back is a no brainer to install DIY. But what about the other types that don't have the adhesive? Would it be a total waste of money to have a contractor install...

I am considering house hacking a multi-unit apartment or a Single Family home (with basement) in DC. When conducting tours of the perspective places, I am not sure how to estimate repairs for major items. I have heard...

Is there any risk that over time the entire floor with shift in one direction (towards one wall) if a 5/8 gap (to walls base plate) is left for most of the perimeter? 1) So that in effect that side no longer has an ex...

Recently purchased a property with build potential.  There's a tree that can be removed without requiring a permit, and it probably has 2+ years before it grows large enough that we would need a permit.  The tree is a...

I've heard good things about the fiberglass drywall tape, so I decided to try it. It's good stuff.

But here's the problem. I don't seem to be able to mud it without the web showing through. Is there some sort of new ...

Hey BP! This is just off the top of my head from my day to day experiences. Please add to this and let's all create the ultimate field list!

Paperwork:

Purchase & Sale agreements - Pro seller &amp...

Need suggestion!I will be closing on my 1st Investment property this week in Texas. I am successfully working through the BRRRR method and the pieces are slowly coming together. I am in process of lining up contract...

I had a rental flood a few years back. The city put out dumpsters and the first thing was to cut the drywall above the wet line (in my case 4 ft) and break out the wet drywall and toss it. (4' x 8' ft is the dimensi...