Paul Meyer
Do you cut costs by just hanging 1/4" drywall over old (no demo)?
First, what I'm exactly saying is only cutting out lines across walls for all new rough-in electrical/plumbing/hvac/any mold damage AND THEN just hanging new 1/4" right on top to create a fresh new looking house. From...
Chris Luger
Hard time finding a Renter for Executive Condo
Hello! Thank in advance to anyone that has some advice on helping find qualified tenants. This year is my first year has a landlord, and I now have 4 properties. The first two, a townhome and a single family, rente...
Ruby Ruiz
DIY my very first house- GROUND UP!
I am working with my dad in building my very first house. What started as a shed for his tools is well on its way to be a BOMB a** house!
Here is a picture of the before: We were literally walking on rocks! ha. My d...
Account Closed
Plywood walls not disclosed by buyer or found during inspection
Recently closed sale on a property and discovered that two of the bedrooms have closets that share a real thin plywood wall with the room opposite. Problems are the walls are too thin to hang anything so we would ...
Account Closed
Florida brick house, New AC, New insulation, tenant is hot
Bought a property in Lakeland Florida a few months ago, had it rehabbed and added a new central AC unit. It's a 900 sqft brick house.Tenant recently started complaining that the ac doesn't drop below 74 (for me thats ...
Andrew S.
Dryvit over Cinderblock? Good idea? Expensive?
I'm considering a property that is built with painted cinderblock. It was built in the 50-ies and there is little insulation (I doubt the blocks are filled with foam, etc). Some of the interior is drywalled but...
Hannah Joy
Due diligence on new project
Hi all, I am considering a property built in 1924, 2 story, 2,614 Sq. Ft.I would be updating it where necessary, adding a bedroom and bathroom, and converting the garage. Anything I should be particularly wary of from...
Amy H.
Infrared scanning.. waste of money?
After months of looking and searching for an investment rental property, I am finally under contract for my first deal in Virginia! WOOHOOO! I couldn't find this question in the forums, so I apologize if I am repeatin...
Ben Theriault
Orono Maine Expenses
Hi all,I'm analyzing small multifamily properties in the Orono/Old Town Maine markets. Does anyone know a good resource for a reliable estimate of water/sewer/heat in this area? This varies on square footage obviously...
Nick Flint
Garage To Home Office To Liveable Unit
I've got a 600 sq ft, 2 car garage at my house. The end goal is to make it a liveable unit on paper with permits, but that's a few years down the road.Right now the goal is to turn it into a home office, so what steps...