Just took a look at an REO that's on the market.  There's ugly wood paneling throughout the house, and in several spots large areas of the walls are warping.  (This is separate from a couple of spots in the corners of...

I have a basement that has a very low rate of moisture influx thru the cement. However, the cooler temperatures coupled with significant shower/washer use in the basement injects plenty of moisture that creates damp c...

I will be installing the insulation if use sistering Stud then I won’t be able to install the insulation without squeezing/cutting insulation. This is the reason I don’t want to use sistering Stud. Is there any meta...

I now have the duplex in my previous post under contract in Charleston, SC. It will be a good cash flowing property but I have some questions/concerns about the home inspection.

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I am first time investor and I placed an offer on a 5 year old SFH and the offer was accepted. I had an inspection contingency because there was a leak in the roof which was fixed by the builder. I had a roof inspecto...

I'm in the beginning stage of bath remodeling. I remodelled the bath somewhat 9 years ago which later turned out to an awful disaster. This time I'm gonna be pretty careful. I've thought of replacing the old cracked s...

Hi everyone! I'm in Maryland and trying to refine the spreadsheet I use for estimating rehab costs. Any input on a number you use to create a high level estimate to finish a basement based on square footage? (ball par...

My family recently purchased a house built in 1970 in the Houston, TX area. There has been significant moisture intrusion around windows and thru roof leaks. Mold inside the walls has been removed and the house was tr...

Hello- We just got our home inspection done for our first time home and here are the major issues that our inspector identified. Since it is sellers market, we are already paying way over the listing price. Would you ...

I was at my single family rental last week to sign the tenant's second one-year lease. They've been great--no issues at all. While I was there I asked, "How's everything with the place? Everything working as it should...