Dalton Dillon
Protection for Building Plans when sharing
How are your building plans protected for new construction when shopping around for quotes from General Contractors? I'm currently in the process of building 2 new SFH in the Houston suburbs. We've been met with a few...
Jon P.
Lead Paint: What is the End Game?
Massachusetts needs an end game for its Lead Law. Officially, “the Lead Law requires the removal or covering of lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978 where any children under six live.”The law, as is true of ...
Paul Sandhu
Do you have fruit or nut trees at your STR?
One of my houses has a big pecan tree in the front yard. It's a 3 story house, and the pecan tree is taller than the house. Another house has a black walnut tree in the back yard. My lawn mowing guy was complaining ...
Account Closed
gut rehab in suburbs of philadelphia in montgomery
Hi,I just joined this community in a hope that i can get some expert advise.I bought property at auction dot com :-((((( without seeing the property from inside. It has basement, first floor and second floor. Been vac...
Joan Sambo
Inspector recommendation for Multifamily
Hi all!I just got my offer accepted on a triplex in Worcester that has slate roof and was wondering if you have any recommendations for an inspector with experience in slate roofs and multifamily?Thanks!
Martin Sterling
Tax Lien and Superior Liens
Greetings,If I buy a tax lien if there any HOA, IRS and DOJ liens on the property are they my concern, or are they wiped off through a Quiet Title Action?Thanks in Advance
Yashank Choksi
How to deal with trees
Hello all,Hope y'all are off to a great start this year. I have a huge maple tree around 12 feets away from my home. Is it advisable to remove the tree? If yes, what are the ways I can spend the minimum amount of mone...
Paul Winka
Fix small section of drywall that rotted? <photo>
What should I do to fix this? My first inclination is to buy a big tub of red devil spackle and artfully slap it in there with a few spackle knives of different widths, but I know that's not the right way. Note water ...
David Nieman
Qualifying for an FHA loan w/ nephew living in property?
Hi everyone, first time posting here, thanks for you time. My wife and I have been interested in buying our first rental property. I have a responsible nephew that is going into his Sophmore year of college. We found ...
Dan Mothersbaugh
Carpet Replacement versus cleaning
How far gone does the carpet have to be before considering replacement vs. a 200.00 cleaning?Last tenant left with paint marks on carpet.It is not obnoxious, but it is visible.New carpet estimated at 1,800.00 versus ...