Kevin Lefeuvre
Would you buy this house?
Frame Construction 1917. Beautifully remodeled. Flipper has reduced price twice in 2 monthsand now slightly below market price. So in terms of economics/appraisal it's a good deal. (I am a buy-n-hold investor).2 stori...
Harman N.
Value add from open floor plan?
Hi all,I'm currently living in a duplex that I'm rehabbing, and hoping to use the increase in equity to fund more REI (see my intro post here). The place is 3 levels: a garage with 2 units above it, each unit is 2BR/1...
Mark M.
Cracks in the Plaster - Demo/Repair/Cost Questions
Hey everyone,Bear with me since this is my first post regarding this topic. DescriptionCracks are starting to show in the stairwell on the 3rd floor of my first rental which is an old home that's getting older. It's ...
Tariq B.
Structural Problems Stopping Me From Putting Offer
I will try my best to keep this short:So today I checked out a place asking price 10k. The house is about 100 years old in a neighborhood with quite a few abandoned places...looking at the pictures the place looked gr...
Lilly Fang
Help! Need rough estimate of master bath!
I was bidding on an 1960s house, single floor, no basement, in Sacramento, CA. Can anyone give me a rough estimate about remodeling the two bedrooms to a master suite? Counter offer due today. I am struggling if I sho...
Chi Ta
How are people doing rehab right when they buy?
Sorry in advanced if I sound like I have no idea what I'm talking about, it's because I have no idea when it comes to rehabs.I just bought 2 investment properties in orange county california. Both SFR. My architect is...
Account Closed
Loan bearing wall - dos and don'ts
Folks, I have an annoying load bearing wall. How do I remove it? Could you guide me? In case I choose to get permits from the city what do I need to provide them?I know I need to have plans of the house. But how about...
Mayank S.
Tenant created workorder - Cracks on the wall
My tenant just shared the pictures with my PM about a crack on the wall which has increased over the past four days. My PM in turn has forwarded me the pictures and asking me what action would I prefer them to take. A...
Doug W.
Stabilizing cinder block foundation (basement walls)
I toured a foreclosure today. It has been listed on again and off again since July 2014. I think the reason why it hasn't sold is due to some serious issues with the cinder block foundation (basement walls). Two of th...
Ray Jhala
Load Bearing Wall Removal
Hey everyone!
I am currently in the permitting process and the permitting department has asked me for the details about the removal of two loading bearing walls on either side of a duplex. The walls are not very lo...