Shane Welch
Granite Vs Laminate Countertops
Granite or Formica Laminate?This is a 180k 1975 Brick Style Duplex in Virginia.The maximum I plan to rent out (after renovations) is $950 each side.I would like to get Formica Laminate in granite style. Which would c...
James H.
drippy faucet...
One of my rentals has a drippy tub faucet. I replaced the valves and the tenant has reported that it is dripping again. I don't know what to do other than tear the wall out and replace the valve assembly. I am relucta...
Patricia B.
Need advice
can someone tell me the best way to sign in with investors or real estate company's in order to go in and rehab homes for them? I have my own business and have been rehabbing homes for sometime Now with a company tha...
Jun Ding
Water backup in sink flooding rental unit, prop. mngt. won't pay
Hi All, I apologize beforehand if this is not the right forum for such question, if so, please let me know where I should post this. On Christmas eve, I got a call from my rental condo's property manager that ...
Josh V.
Cost to replace kitchen faucet?
One of my rental properties in Kansas City is managed by a property manager. My recent monthly owner statement included a $443 charge for replacing a kitchen faucet. Seemed excessive to me so I got a breakdown of th...
Roger S.
File an insurance claim, or not?
I have a house I just evicted a renter from. Found out that the floor in the house is buckling. I crawled under the house and found standing water. I turned all the faucets off and the meter still spins very slowl...
David Brackney
First time buyer and curious if my math is correct?
The basics:
4-plex containing 4-units consisting of 2BR & 1BA each.
Cost: $265,000 / Estimated mortgage w/ me paying water & sewer is $1,350
1% rule: $2,650
Estimated Rent: $700/mo (tenant pays li...
Chris Chappell
Rental Property Insurance on Townhome
I'm new to REI and I'm considering buying my first actual rental property. The property I'm considering is a townhome that has an HOA. On the MPLS it says the HOA covers Blanket Insurance as well as a few other thin...
Steven Barr
Permits for drywall work???
Hi BP!Flipping a house and code enforcement just came to the property and are claiming that we need a permit for demo’ing and replacing drywall? As well as the roof?I have never heard of needing permits for this type ...
Michael Krosky
Mobile/manufactured vs. multi/SFH Rehabs
Hello BP’ers, Is there any major items to look out for when completing a mobile/manufactured vs. multi/SFH rehab? From a selling perspective believe mobile homes get looked over but they sell in the outskirts of RDU...