Jim K.
Kitchen drains - sink baskets
After years of doing this, I still get the odd surprise. All of us who do DIY rentals understand that one of our biggest saving points compared to the hands-off investor is the kitchen drain. To hit the high points:1....
Patsy Waldron
Need help with countertops
Hello fellow Clevelanders!Do you know of a good place where I can buy granite or quartz slab that I can get cut and installed by my own people? I would love to find a store that sells either smaller pieces or leftover...
Catherine Wilkins
Owner Builder permit and Certificate of Occupancy issues
I have owned a property in NC for 2 years now. Originally, I was listed as owner-builder on the renovation permit for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Building. I had a Licensed Electrician on my permit for electrical.After ...
Andrea E.
How to get Plat/Deed/etc to determine property lines?
Hi y'all,
I'd like to replace my fence to a multiunit I own, but I want to confirm my property lines first. I have reason to believe that one of the fence lines is further into my property than it should be due to a ...
Yulia Garvanovic
issues uncovered after the purchase of the house
Hello, I recently purchased my new duplex. Of course, before purchasing the house, I invited a home inspector, and he did a pretty decent job. As a result, the seller had to fix some electrical, mold, and foundation i...
Trent Reeve
LVP flooring and "black feet". suggestions on how to clean??
I have 1 year old LVP in my rental in Florida. But guests (and myself when we recently stayed there) have noticed their feet get black from dirt. Anyone know a good way to get these clean? My guest paying a decent amo...
Jimmy NA
Doing the work Yourself
Should a landlord do repairs and maintenance himself (or herself)? I have read opinions, and spoken to landlords whom feel strongly either way. Some say, "you must do repairs yourself and save money". The opponents s...
David Albertson
Mortgage Fraud?
Would this be considered mortgage fraud? I'm in the process of purchasing a rental property ($33,500) and the mortgage company is requiring me to put 10% down. The mortgage is a "construction loan" so I will have to p...
Ryan Greenberg
How important are....
I am flipping a house in Baltimore and wondering peoples thoughts on details like crown molding, garbage disposals, and exposing/repointing brick. Material costs are adding up and trying to cut some corners. The prope...
Marc Freislinger
How not to rehab a home
Local news this afternoon:
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/home-collapses-closing-stretch-of-10th-street