Amir Navabpour
Cost and effectiveness of jetting Sewer pipes w/ Root X
I have a rental that has had 3-4 backups. They augered it and found signifant roots each time. I am trying to think of the most cost effective way to deal with this to prevent fututre back ups. I have seen quotes a...
Stuart Udis
Thoughts on Contract Management and Contract Literacy
I frequently encounter investors and contractors involved in performance, payment or insurance disputes. In most instances, these disputes were avoidable or at the very least could have been resolved far more efficien...
Brian Knox
Ever paid to have a "clean-out" entrenched outside?
Have you ever paid to have a "clean-out" entrenched outside?
It's going to involve an excavator & I am quite scared about the bill.
I bought a great rental property except that is has roots in the plumbing/sewer...
Shawn H.
Would large trees prevent you from purchasing a rental?
I have seen several houses lately that would be good purchases. But, they have large trees that could pose future maintenance/costs to remove. By large I mean 4' diameter, 60'+ tall. Should this prevent a purchase, or...
Alison Robinson
Water and Basements Preventive Maintenance
We recently experienced water in basements in two of our properties. Both properties have gone through many rains without any water issues. After investigating we found damage or missing downspout extensions. This ...
Chad New
A poor sewer scope inspection prior to purchase lead to big loss
My due diligence sewer scope inspection prior to purchasing a 1948 built home with enormous tree in the front yard returned with the cast iron pipe, main sewer line, under the house and the, clay pipe, in front of the...
Devin Duval
Removal of Pine Tree
Hello Bigger Pockets Family!I recently purchased a duplex and had a foundation inspection. There is a wrap around porch that is a slab. The foundation specialist said the roots of a pine tree about five feet was the c...
Duc-Dung Pham
Tree in front of a house
Hi all,I am trying to buy a duplex that could be a good deal for me. The cashflow meets my expectation and the property is located in a low crime, populated area. The only concern for me is a big tree in front of the ...
Harris Pantlik
First time investor gets owned
So long story short I purchased two homes on the same lot June 16, 2020. I live in the slightly bigger one and rent the smaller one out to a nice young lady who has been pleasant to deal with. Fast forward to August 2...
Sam Abe
Tree Removal
Does home insurance cover removal of tree. I have 2 trees on my property that are causing ants and are about to fall. What is the best way to handle tree removal.