Ashish Acharya
Real life example of the real estate professional status
Recently, in the case Birdsong, doctor's wife demonstrated that she actively and extensively managed their rental properties and was therefore a “real estate professional”. RE professional is not limited by the passi...
Curtis Moe
Repair or replace roof?
Hi Friends,My rental's roof is leaking above the carport. I have received bids on just repairing the low slope area where the leak is, and bids on the whole roof.Some of the contractors said the granule content on my...
Ryan McKinney
If a product could add 5 years of life to your roof.Would you?
If a product could rejuvenate comp. roofing @ 20% cost of new would you be a customer?There is a soy bean oil product that can be sprayed on composition shingles and it makes them plyable again. Like from bend and cra...
Dan A.
Detailed cost breakdown of 500 sq. ft renovation down to studs?
I'm considering the purchase of a 4-unit investment property where one unit is going to require a gut rehab basically down to the studs, and I am trying to figure out how to incorporate that into my offer price.
Is a...
Kevin Enderle
An Article I wrote on Roof Cleaning
This is an article I published on Linked-In and Nextdoor regarding Roof Moss, Moss Control and Roof Cleaning. Thought I might share it with folks here in WA since it is a necessity and one thing I see neglected on a L...
Aaron Santas
Free Roofing tips for members
Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...
Sam Waller
Beginner learning to flip
I have a goal to start my first flip next year and want to do all my due diligence possible. What are some tips and tricks to find good deals, and what your experience is with flipping?Thanks in advance for your respo...
Matthew B.
Cleaning a Shingle Roof (Mold and Black Stains)
Has anyone had success cleaning a shingle roof? I have one with the black mold stains and streaks. Someone recommended something called neutral copper fungicide power. I have no idea what it is or where to get it. Any...
Jack B.
Who is responsible for pest control on a rental in Washington?
My lease just says tenants are responsible for any condition they create regarding pests. New tenant moved in yesterday and claims there are ants by the back door. I was working on the house for a week and never saw A...
Cal C.
16 month old roof fails inspection? No not really.
Sometimes you have to love the overzelousness of an inspector. I replaced a roof on a flip back in the fall of 2013, yeah I still have it. This is what the inspector wrote about the roof. "Roof Comments:Granule loss ...