Garrett Addington
What to do when buying a house that just had a fire?
I am in contract to purchase a house that recently had a fire, but most of the studs are salvageable, however.. all bathrooms were removed, all flooring was removed, all HVAC needs replaced, ALL plumbing and electrica...
Marcus Hendren
Flooring questions for my first Rehab
Rehabbing a rental in Olde North area of Columbus, Ohio. The finished product will be to sell retail. It has original hardwood floors in need of some TLC. The floors have a fair amount of wear and tear as well as some...
Keith Kyker
Smoky Mtn Cabin Evaluation - Structural Engineering??
Hi all, I am currently working with a realtor to purchase a SFR STR in Gatlinburg/PF area. Since many of these SFRs are built on the side of a mountain, do any of you get pre-purchase inspections by a structural engi...
Kevin Castaneda
When to Remove Windows During Rehab
Hey BP friends,When and who removes the windows during your rehabs?My family and I are performing the demo on my first house in San Antonio, Texas... and I can't seem to find any info on when windows should be removed...
Cindy L.
Have you sold a house that is not level?
I purchased a house in East Austin close to the airport to fix and resale. House on slab is not level... one bedroom in front corner of the house is higher than the rest of the house by about 3.5" to 4". Independ...
Rick Levada
Pier and Beam houses in San Antonio
Anyone have any experience with the cost and options to level sloped floors in an older pier and beam house?
Sean McCluskey
Cracks in Brick Veneer - Replace Siding on Whole House??
Hi BP, I need your help on scoping this out while I am under contract.The house appears to be in great shape other than the brick veneer siding dropping off, which appears to have started at the back corner of the hou...
Kate J.
Design ideas for townhouse needed.
I need ideas on flooring of townhouse. Input is 2 floors house, the first floor has cement floor, the second is covered with plywood. The previous owner had carpet on it, but they removed it and I've been left with pl...
Tyler Tacy
Structural question: Can I get your opinion?
Hello! I just put my first property under contract! A 4 unit, and am having the general inspection tomorrow, trying to get a structural engineer out ASAP to have a look at this but I figured I'd try and get your opini...
Joe Barnitz
Seeking advice on a rental property purchase
What’s up BP? I’m in the market to buy my first rental property, and I came across a property in a prime location and it’s 100k under market value. Needs a rehab and more importantly a re-leveling of the house. The ...