Ara Abrahamian
Filling Concrete into Hedge Planters - Risks to Foundation?
Hi All,We have a 4-plex comprised of 2 structures - one structure is built on a concrete slab and the other is on a raised foundation. Both buildings have hedges that are planted into planters that are 12"-20" wide an...
Dave Lee
T&M General Contractor in Los Angeles?
Hi all, I've got a house I'm renovating in the Glendale/Pasadena area and I'm overwhelmed since there's a lot to do and I live quite far from the house (about 2 hours away). Originally I was looking for a general con...
Karen O.
Can't restore tile in lower level
I'm working on a split level reno in MA. The lower level has a room with a porcelain tile floor I thought could be restored with a good cleaning as it is in good shape. Company came out, tested and declared it could...
Richelle T.
Basement Drainage System Estimate
Hello allI'm looking at a property that has about 2 inches of standing water in the basement. It looks like it was caused by a grading issue that cannot be easily fixed. There is a garage entry to the basement that is...
Lauren DeFreitas
Modern Farmhouse Flip in Plano TX
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $219,000
Cash invested: $120,000
Sale price: $525,000
Full renovation including all new plumbing (removed cast ...
Jonathan Grannick
2mm Vinyl Flooring enough?
Hi all, what are your thoughts on 2mm vinyl plank flooring for a section 8 rental property? Think it will hold up? Hoping it will last several years. Older home, uneven floors as well, I hear thicker is better for une...
Derek T.
Need Help on Budget
Guys I am in need of some help with my SOW and budget for a property I am purchasing. The property is an older property (built in 1920) and I am picking up the property for $45k with an ARV at $180k. The problem is ...
Trailson Moore
Removing tile to install laminate
Hello all, We are closing on a house on Monday and really want to replace the current tile, potentially with laminate. The reason being is most of the tile needs to be re-grouted and some large sections of tile are no...
Curt Bixel
Rehab Bids $70,000 or $120,000?
I am interested in some feedback. I am a long time landlord and have typically done most of the work on properties myself. I am currently thinking about purchasing and fully rehabbing a property, but it is a large e...
Alex Kuntsevych
Adding garage to property
I was told by my agent that adding 1 car garage to property will add to arv and help to sell faster. How it can cost?