Aman A.
Flooring LVP options. Need help!
Hello,I am about to hire a contractor to get flooring done in two of the units and wanted to know:If the rates quoted are reasonable? I have been quoted $1.40 per sq. ft for installation cost which includes removal of...
Alex M.
Hardwood Floors: Getting the best bang for the buck
I love hardwood floors and prefer them over vinyl and laminate, but wood is very expensive.Does anybody have experience with either utility oak or reclaimed hardwood?Utility oak is commonly a low grade hard wood, usua...
William L.
Fees and charges that are illegal
Hello,I am just getting started in real estate and just recently bought our first investment property and was reviewing landlord tenant law in Massachusetts.I read that "Under MGL 186 § 15B, a landlord is only allowed...
Jose N.
Oil heating vs Gas Heating
I currently am looking at a 2 family with an oil burning boiler for the rent. No gas at all coming into house. Everything is electric.I was wondering if it made sense to convert to gas heating and give tenants individ...
Kyle Fitzpatrick
Keep septic or go on city sewer on rental property
I am currently under contract for tow studio houses and a two car garage for 42k. both rent out for 600 a month with the garage at an extra 100. Each house has its own septic tank and one has an aerator. I have no clu...
Jonathan Cronkite
Vinyl Planks vs. Carpet in Section 8 Property
Is vinyl plank (click and lock) worth the added expense ($1.90/sf plus install) in the long run? I bought a house in a Section 8 neighborhood. Carpet may be a little cheaper, but I would have to change it out probab...
Rachel Gill
Contractors & Ikea Cabinets
I'm going for a certain aesthetic for my rehabs and Ikea's kitchen cabinets fit this look and are in the price range I'm going for. From what I've heard, Ikea's cabinets are fairly easy to put together, but somewhat ...
Lon Breitenbach
Solar - Yes or No?
Is anyone doing Solar installs as part of their projects? I am familiar with the rebates, tax incentives, and approximate energy offsets to expect, but I am curious if anyone has found it to be an incentive for buyers...
Dan C.
cost of furnace ductwork to upper flat - Milwaukee duplex
Any Milwaukee landlords have an idea the cost range of running furnace ductwork to an upper flat?I ask because today I saw something I've never seen before - a duplex with only one furnace, and the upper was heated by...
Jon Pacitto
New Home Construction Challenges
I was recently told that constructing a new home has become much more expensive recently due to more and more regulations having to be met by those building the new property. I didn't think that it was something exces...