I just started J Scott's book on Estimating Rehab Costs. I love how detailed it is!

Can someone help me understand a few things regarding how he calculates the cost of a new roof? On page 29 it says that Sheathing ...

I am having an issue with single family investment home in Florida with  Fire Insurance Premium being increased by  70 % because a small section of the living space is under a "flat roof".  Most of the roof is post 20...

Hey Everyone. I was hoping you could help me analyze a property I put an offer in for. It'll be my first one, and I'd prefer something smooth to learn from, rather that a headache (but that's what everyone's lookin...

I made my very first home purchase in July this summer it is currently my primary residence but will later be used as a rental. I live in a desert area where it doesn't often rain. On September 2 we had our very first...

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I would like your opinion on a fourplex apartments I would like to purchase. Here is some information: Asking 120K producing 2000.00 a month(500.00 per plex). They pay everything except Water. Flat ro...

I recently changed dwelling policies to State Farm and they include “Roof Surf Loss Settlement - ACV” in the forms, options, and endorsements section. This wasn't on my previous policy with Safeco. I asked if it could...

I was told by the insurance company that I need to get the current roof replaced within one month of closing. The plywood is rotten in some areas and also needs to be replaced. Someone has recommended a person who liv...

I have a property under an owner finance contract (with contingencies) in NE Ohio. Property was advertised as "rent ready", and I requested photos, and ownership history (looked all title, tax history up myself as wel...

Hi, I opened claim for roof and wind /hail damage and it seems insurance agreed approved the claim. Later when I got the estimate what I found out that they are only going to give replacement cost coz roof is at 10 ye...

I have a rental property that is in need of a roof replacement.  There was a storm so I have an insurance claim that has quoted roof repair at $3200.  I have an estimate for same roof that is currently on it (asphalt)...