Dan Banakus
Need Opinions about this Home Inspection
Hi Everyone,I am looking to purchase an investment property in Apex, NC. (I live in SF, CA).I found a property I like, but the inspection report just came back with a lot of items. I was hoping that if I posted the it...
Judd Campbell
NO insulation in the attic
My latest acquisition was built in 1961 and has zero insulation in the attic. I am thinking of using blown insulation and doing an R38 depth in Central KY. Should I use rolled insulation instead? That foam spray is ...
Pat L.
Easy fix for Basement Humidity & potential mold issues
I read about this idea on a self help web blog some time ago but can't remember where so hopefully it won't be a copyright issue.We have several rubble/hand dug very damp basements so I tried it in what I consider the...
Leroy Wallace Jr
Quartz or Formica for my new Rental??
I just bought a 2-family, and I am house hacking/BRRR. I found myself not wanting to take a picture of the kitchen when I was going to make my listing, so I figured that I should update it if I didn't think that it w...
Paul Sandhu
Rainwater gets into cellar
This is the nicest of my 23 STRs. Built in 1911. Rainwater gets into the cellar. The gas hot water heater and the gas central heat unit are in the cellar. There is a 110v sump pump down there. It has failed from:...
Jack Macioce
Buy and Hold Returns and Expectations - Near Pittsburgh, PA
I am currently analyzing a deal in Butler, PA. It is a triplex within the City of Butler. The units rent for $625/425/425 (two bedroom/studio/studio). I wanted to get an idea about returns other investors are exper...
James King
First Time Buyer Scared of Foundation issues
I am looking into buying a rental property and just had it inspected by a local foundation repair contractor. I am showing roughly 2" in
deflection from left to right (20' Distance) and about 1" from front to back...
Rogers Marquess
New homeowner w/ water leaking into the house thru the HVAC vent
Hi,
My wife and I bought a recent flip in February 2022. The sellers cut a lot of corners. Sadly some issues were not discovered during various inspections. We have had persistent issues w/ the roof HVAC unit. And t...
Charmaine M.
Brick House....?
Hi all, Anyone wants to explain the benefits or downfall of buying an all brick home?I have a pending offer on an all brick, that is definitely going to need some major work (mostly inside).Just would like to know the...
Stephen E.
Smokers, outdoors/indoors, declared and otherwise
I am stunned at the number of smokers that are out there in the rental pool. Right now out of seven units I have four smokers, all of which claim to be 'outdoors' smokers, two of which I discovered subsequent to leasi...