Steven Booty
Post Inspection Woes
I got an inspection report back for my first property (2 unit, 1BR up/3BR down).Here are some specs about the deal:- At minimum rents, it would cash flow $443/mo- COCROI = 12% Inspection reveals a lot of minor problem...
Jay Levy
Revenue Forecasting Tools
I have 12 units that we are doing a combination of short term (less than 30 day), mid-term (30 - 364 days) and long term (1year plus) rentals. We are looking for a software suite that can help with budgeting and plan...
Jason Mak
Cost Consultant
Anyone ever use a professional construction cost consultant for new development? I know there are large companies out there that consult for larger $50m+ projects but I'm wondering if there are consultants who do it ...
Michelle Elsaid
Foundation Issue?
BP,This house I am considering offering on has cracks on the exterior. A few are horizontal cracks. Is this something I should be concerned about? Second Story:Column near entry:Farther view of crack on second story:
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Another foundation cracks question
Hey guys,
I know there's a lot of posts about foundations and it's very difficult for people to give specific / precise answers, but a ballpark idea would be really helpful.
I looked at a bungalow today where the fir...
Jim G.
Is it required tempered glass windows?
Building an ADU in San Jose of CA. There is a 3'x1' sliding window in bathroom just above the tub/shower. The height from the floor is 68". Is this window require tempered glass?
Peter Z.
Durable & practical window treatments
Any recommendations for window treatments? I have vertical blinds in my rentals but I’m tired of the maintenance/repair/clean up after every tenant. Also, with vertical blinds a lot of tenants don’t understand that th...
Kevin Wood
Pretty Funny Contractor Error- Houston
Thought the forum could use a good laugh. We are remodeling three units in our 14 unit in order to get rents up to market. We needed to replace a bathroom window and wanted frosted glass on half the window. Here is wh...
Dave Roberts
What Officially Defines a Bedroom?
Hello All,In order to be advertised as a bedroom, a room has to have a closet, correct? Does it also require a window, I would think so. Any other characteristics a room must have?Thanks!
Wendell Torrey
Appraiser found water in the basement and foundation cracks
This House was to be our third rental property, our second deal of this summer. The appraiser visited earlier in the week and found water in the basement and cracks in the cement block wall foundation. My realtor is s...