Tyco Bronye
What contractors really make per hour?
I have heard a few times that it's better to pay contractors by the project and not by the hour because it takes away incentive. That being said, based on this pay per project system. I'm wondering how much a con...
Jeff Dawson
Duplex plumbing mystery
Duplex tenant called yesterday, both tubs and toilets backing up. Fortunately the 6th and last plumber I had a number for was able to get over there yesterday evening. It was a quick fix as there was a piece of 5-6" l...
Jose Asencio
Rehab Pricing For Newbie
Hello BP Family!,I was wondering if someone could refer me to a rehab pricing guide. For example, how much does a typical roof cost, what about a sink? For someone who doesn't have any experience in rehabbing, a guide...
Mark Forest
Utility company responsibility
I had sewer issues in one of my rentals and was told that the utility company responsibility for pipes starts ONLY at the sewer even if the pipes from your house go under the street. Of course the road commission gov...
Gil Or
$294 repair to snake out the bathtub is reasonable?
Dear members!Just got this report from my management company and it says:"- Repairs & Maintenance - Plumbing repair - Bathtub needs to be snaked out. $294.00"Is this sounds reasonable?The bathtub is pretty small, ...
Bienes Raices
No permit was pulled--problem with resale?
I'm waiting on a short sale to come through. The seller told me he replaced the sewer line (with PVC) without pulling a permit.
I'm planning to rent the house out first (for years). When I eventually sell will I have...
Rodney Burayidi
2nd Deal: Tenant Moved Into 2 Bed/1Bath Unit in Backyard in ATL
The last time I posted was after recently purchasing a single family home that has a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom guest house in the backyard (Previous post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...). Today my tenant is moving into ...
Torrean Edwards
Stepping out on faith, but looking for support/advice
Early in my investing career, I had some success, but then the crash happened. It took more than a decade but I am excited (and terrified) to re-enter the fray.After dipping my toes into the market, I have battled aga...
Daniel Suarez
House Flooding responsibilities
I purchased a new home recently in Baltimore and placed a tenant. There was a huge storm yesterday and the entire basement and main floor are flooded because the house doesn't have a sub pump. We brought a plumber to ...
Greg Dowdell
Boiler System Down Westerly Rhode Island RI
Hey BP, my 2nd floor tenant ran their boiler dry and didn't let me know until I saw an instagram story of them trying to get it going again. I had a friend who is an apprentice at a plumbing & heating company take...