Terri Lewis
Should I go around the Realtor on a preservation job?
I am having one of those rough weeks. I am not sure if I should go around the Realtor that contracted us to do a trash out at a property held by a wholesale group that I somewhat know. She initially contacted us to gi...
Sergio Rodriguez
Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild a Duplex near College Town
Hello all,I found this great property on sale near a college (great area to rent out to students). It is a duplex with probably a quarter acre to it. The only thing though is that the 2 units are a 2/1 and he building...
Amy Summer
Advice for conflicting priorities! Paying for school and a house.
Hello BP world! I am simply seeking advice to help sort out some conflicting priorities. I have been searching for my first home/ potential rental, although this would be a buy and hold property at first. However, I r...
Oren H.
Are cracks in floor and ceillings bad?
HiI'm in the process of buying a SFH (built in 98) in Fort Worth area and the inspection came back stating that:"There is some cracking on the floor in the garage. Recommend this be monitored."and... "There is some cr...
Kirk R.
Fireplace - how to cover control air flow up the chimney
I have a flu that does not seal well on a fireplace. I have a gas log that I am pretty sure does not need a vent.I can feel a draft up the chimney. What would be an inexpensive way to seal it? I still would like to...
Tuan L.
Replace siding for a flip: Yes or No?
Hellop BP community,I am in a contract for a 2 story houses in Chicago. As part of the scope of work, I am trying to decide whether to replace the vinyl siding for the property or not. The siding is still in a good sh...
Mark Wikkerink
Cabinets and countertops - advice please!
Hi again!We are trying to figure out what to do for our kitchens, and having a REALLY hard time trying to find cabinets and countertops! We really want granite or solid surface for the counters, which is the best opti...
Charles A.
Tenant relative wants landlord to repair his car!
OkSo I just got an email from my PM informing me that a tenant’s relative in our Cleveland building is requesting his car be repaired by us as he suffered damage to the car’s under panel while driving out of our parki...
Samantha M.
1920s home no central heat/air Part 2
It seems we the seller and I are beginning to reach an agreement on price. The comps in the area for the full ARV all have had central heat / air installed. I went ahead and factored that into my repairs and made ...
Kyle D.
Water well problems and tenants
I have a few properties that run on well water. No water bill for the tenant is great but being responsible for pump and well to operate properly could be stressful. Water pump could stop working anytime, nights and w...