Pic #1: This is the water I found in one of my  rentals that’s about 5’ below grade. This came AFTER we had finished doing a foundation waterproofing around the perimeter of the house! - How could this happen!?I had t...

Back in December 2018, I was part of a group that purchased 2240 Post Street in the 32204 (Riverside) area of Jacksonville. It was a great house that was Victorian and the old woman was a hoarder and had let the house...

I own 5 lots it too far from Johns Hopkins and would like to build 5 rowhomes (possibly six if I purchase lot between). I have started to identify sources for hard money. Prior to seems like I need an architect and en...

I've seen several articles and videos concerning lake levels dropping and various droughts in the southwest including Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. Are these real issues? Do buy and hold investors take this...

I recently purchased a 3 unit building in Chicago.  I'm occupying the basement unit, and in my unit along an exterior facing wall are all of my pipes controlling water for the 3 units as well as the main.  These pipes...

Have owned rental for many years and newer tenant complains of moist smell and imagines mold situation in basement. It has a rather dank smell but no visible moisture or mold. Tenant wants a dehumidifier.

Hi! Working on buying a vacation rental in Western MA. The market here is HOT. Somehow got our hands on a cute little ranch to rent out near ski slopes, but the inspection revealed a slightly caving foundation in one ...

Hi All,Happy Monday. I have very limited knowledge relating to construction. This is not specific to my location contractor question but a general question. One waterproofing contractor said the retention wall (wooden...

"Going green" has always been seen as a move that can bolster company image and improve environmental quality. As well, it can have positive health benefits for the occupants of a building.

However, it is also consid...

First of all let me say, a lot of this is my fault for allowing them to stay this long. Due to backed up sewer and lots of rain, water damaged the unit and they didn't tell me for days. Now there's mold everywhere and...