Rene M.
Third is a charm - Please help validate the rehab cost
Hello all,I found another prospect for my first property…77K for a Brick end-townhome without HOA from 1986. 1200 SQFT, Fenced in yard, Little balcony, 2 bed, 1.5 bath. With a very good location right of the interstat...
Vince M.
REO is a former indoor pot farm
One of my Real Estate agents showed me an REO today. I checked the comps in the neighborhood within a half mile since January and they average $405,000. The bank is asking $371,500. They have it listed "as-is" but the...
Manco Snead
Water Damage cause by faulty plumbing work
Greetings,Would appreciate any feedback here. Plumber replaced a laundry shutoff in my OOS rental a few months ago; yesterday there was very large water leak which I believe to be from this shutoff. If I verify this a...
Maya Torres
Can I go after the seller??
Hello BP Family! My intro sounds cheery but it’s not at all cherry. My husband closed on our house in March. A fixer upper that needed cosmetic updates (or so we thought). We’ve ripped up the carpet in the living room...
Wendy Yang
Mold to Invalidate/break lease
Tenants moved in just for a couple of days. They then started to complain allergies/asthma and they said they suspected mold, although no mold could be found in the living area. They then ordered a mold inspection t...
Chris Iley
Basement flip project, drywall vs wood paneling
Just started a new flip and the basement is a mess, it’s currently partiality finished with wood paneling on about 1/2 the perimeter walls that are just attached to wood strips glued to the walls. There has been some ...
Tim C.
Shower Tub Surround White Tile Advice
Hi all,
I have a standard white 5 ft tub surround that has been prepped and is now ready for tile. Can you give me advice/pictures of a simple tile design (a do-it yourselfer could install) that will appeal b...
Kyle B.
Mold Question
I plan on consulting an expert for this question but also wanted to get opinions from BP members as well (who may be mold experts themselves). I saw a house that had significant mold damage on the main level caused by...
Scott Hurd
Pros and cons of allowing dogs
I listed one of my units in revere Massachusetts for 1700 with plenty of hits.My partner and I had a no pets policy at first but got aproched by a potential tennet who has a Siberian Husky she offered 1850 for said ...
Stone Teran
Heat while rehabbing w/o utilities?
What temporary heat source should I use while rehabbing an apt building in the winter? No utilities are turned on. I like propane portable heaters but I'm concerned about CO poisoning. Is that the customary temp he...