Keith N.
How to re-model house with concrete block interior?
Hi,I'm currently thinking about purchasing my second property and I have my eye on an older house that is constructed from concrete block. I guess the construction material doesn't matter, but the thing is that ALL o...
Phil C.
Any Building code about putting concrete blocks on ground?
Hello colleagues,While we started working on an apartment building (15 units) at Atlanta downtown (GA), we were told some strangers drove cars through the parking lot to the lawn backyard during some nights. Tenants a...
Jen Shrock
Brick and concrete block vs. Wood frame / stick built properties
Does anyone focus on one type of construction as a part of their REI strategy? Do you buy one type exclusively or is it just a deal is a deal mentality?How much in annual repairs (after the initial getting the proper...
Alphonso Link
Arv compIng similar wood frame house vs concrete block home
Hello bigger pockets family. In Florida when running comps how much do you adjust for when comping a wood frame house vs block home
Dane C Allen
Garage sitting on freestanding block with no mortar. How to fix?
I have a duplex with a detached garage that has a slab (not in the greatest shape, several cracks), but the structure itself sits on concrete block surrounding the perimeter of the slab. The block is dug down and I t...
Julius Morganson
Building new concrete houses - Total cost?
Hi all,
We have a plot of land just outside of Orlando that we’re considering getting several 2,000 houses build.
Construction wise, we’re looking into poured, precast panels, and concrete blocks. While we’ve been ...
Eron A.
Will a concrete patio area above basement walls stop water?
So, I have a basement that has cracked walls, and there is humidity in the basement.I got quotes from a few different companies. Quotes were in the area of $10-25K to waterproof the basement.But I noticed something a ...
Account Closed
Potential foundation issues - should I walk?
Hey everyone,I'm a second-time home-buyer/investor and have some foundation questions I was hoping you could help with. I currently have a duplex under contract in north Florida that might have some foundation issues....
Jay Y.
What to do with this countertop
I was going to get some new countertops from Home Depot but noticed they have the built in backsplashes which won't work on the side with the sink and they don't sell the backsplashless ones. I'm trying to keep costs...
James Are
Need Advice for Concrete Walkway/Driveway Upgrade
I have a property in Tacoma, WA with two houses separated by fencing. Parking for the second house is behind the garage and is not enclosed by a fence (see photo). The pathway from the second house to the parking area...