Emily Snapp
Lead Based Paint
I'm going to look at a property tomorrow morning that has LBP on the interior and exterior. It was build in 1940. If I buy the property, it will be a flip. What do I do about the paint issue?
Also, in the ...
Jacob Beg
What to do with this brick fiasco? Pic attached
All- Needing some input here. I am rehabbing an out of state all brick property. This property has a lot of crib appeal and IMO, the brick is quite attractive.
The contractor was to brick the two side doors and I ...
Stephen Lynch
Water damage question
Hi all,First post! I have two properties in Virginia Beach. A vacation rental near the ocean (summer weekly, winter monthly) and a yearly rental near Town center.I notified my property manager of a small leak under th...
David I.
Tenant is a painter but...
So I purchased a rental property with tenants who have lived there for 4 years. Never missed a payment and don’t complain about a thing. House is in ok shape but looking to update then refi in 6 months.
The whole ...
Mindy Jensen
What to do with the eye-wateringly ugly fireplace?
This is my fireplace. The mortar is dark grey, the rocks are called Moss Rock (I think) and the whole room is dark because of this space. The wood has to go, my husband HATES these rocks and wants to rip them out. I t...
Tony S.
18-Unit Rehab: Replace Panel Walls with Drywall or Just Paint?
Hi all,I'm wrestling with a rehab question regarding panel walls. I'm about to purchase an 18-Unit apartment complex with full panel walls and popcorn ceiling. What is everyone's view on panel walls? Of course it's...
Benjamin E.
Repost - question on rental rehab/doors/trim/molding or paint?
Hi All,This is a repost as I put it in the wrong forum earlier. My apologies. Would appreciate your thoughts. Second multi-unit, first real rehab. 100k budget and 70k in. So I have a three flat that I have been rehabb...
Bob McIntosh
Wood Paneling...
So I made an offer on a property yesterday that has wood paneling EVERYWHERE.
I have heard a number of ideas on what to do about this and would like your opinion.
In order from cheapest to most expensive:
1. Just pa...
Jason Hatfield
Attic is finished but not insulated. Solutions?
Here is a question for you experienced rehabbers. I'm working on a deal for a split victorian with two bedrooms connected by a small hallway in the former attic space. The problem is they drywalled the entire area b...
Jacob A.
Lead Paint- Help
Hey everyone! I'm looking into an investment property to flip before 1978. Obviously, the threat of lead based paint is there. I havn't gotten an inspection done because I don't have an accepted offer yet, but what...