Patrick Philip
How do you handle bathtubs/showers in rehab projects?
I went to Home Depot to look at prices for showers and tubs. They sell everything as a separate piece. The bathtub is one piece, and each shower wall is a separate piece for a total of 4 pieces. I didn't see any "top ...
Larry Moore
Rehabbing in Winter
I am new to rehabbing and wondering what more experienced rehabbers do when faced with winter conditions and a slower market through the snowy season. In the past when I was strictly flipping properties that I had un...
Al Williamson
Should Water Heaters Be Flushed Annually
Do annual flushing really extend a water heater's useful life?
Samantha Quinneisch
Scared I'm buying a bad deal
Hello BP!I have one successful rental and now am under contract to purchase a second one. I am scared and think everyday about pulling out of this one! Because the numbers aren't as good as my 1st one. Here's the d...
Taylor Shapiro
SMELLY Brown liquid seeping up through Basement Floor!
Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you had experienced something similar to what we're experiencing over here.
We painted over a smelly basement floor with regular, white Kilz. The following day, I went over to see...
Moncy Samuel
Tenant move out date
Hello BpMy tenant in the duplex property was defaulting on rent and after eviction filing, we came to a mutual agreement which was signed by Judge to make the rental dues (900) and leave the property on 7/21. Morning...
Frank Maratta
Dehumidifier in basement
Hi guysI have an older two family which has such high levels of humidity in the basement that I am constantly replacing joists and other wood due to rot. I think the best option is to run a dehumidifier.In this basem...
Mike Franco
Am I screwed for all future tenants after positive asbestos test?
My current tenant got an inspector to take multiple samples of asbestos.The biggest asbestos items are in the attic.Popcorn ceiling everywhere, tested at 1% asbestos.In your experience, does having asbestos in the hou...
Account Closed
tenant requests...
Hey, quick question regarding tenant request? how do you guys go about handling them?
here were the requests,
tenant upstairs wants windows Insulated more because he has plastic over them now and it is always cold...
Daniel Z Fang
Expensive repair for slab leak: what’s this going to cost?
Hello bp!One of my properties has a slab leak in the bathroom. A plumber went out and quoted 4K to remove the tub, excavate the slab, cut back until healthy line is found, and replace the line w pvc extension. After t...