I am an engineer by trade and sometimes out of curiosity, I look where I shouldn't have, and this had in the past lead me to some big headaches.

So I have this condo vacant and went around and did a bunch o...

Western Washington has had more than it's share of rain this winter. Seven inches this month alone. One of my properties has a full basement with cinder block foundation walls framed out with sheetrock. The lower h...

Inspector says potential standing water issue during heavy rains.  Top pic shows his concerns and are the “before” photos.  Turnkey company “made the repairs” in the bottom two photos by installing gravel so that wate...

Greetings;Wasn't sure this was the right forum for this Q, but didn't see a better place.  Definitely Not DIY!So my Milw house has developed a significant mold issue in the basement - which  is now creeping up to the ...

A few weeks ago i posted a question to you about how to configure a drain and vent plumbing for a sink in a island in the middle of the kitchen. I'm looking to understand the "loopback techique". You emailed back...

Do any of you guys charge tenants for maintenance request that end up being their fault?

i.e. - garbage disposal broken but you find out its because they accidentally dropped a shot glass down it, having to c...

I bought this duplex 5/17 and put in new appliances, floor and paint.  I am considering putting in a dishwasher to increase the appeal of the units accompanied with a higher rent price. My first thought is to just add...

Hi all, I've had my flip for sale for about 45 days now and after the thaw of the snow I see half of the basement has 1 inch of water. What I have done thus far:1) added down spout extenders around the house2) built t...

Had to have the main line snaked in one of the rentals, and while they had the toilet out I had them go ahead and video the main line so we could see what kind of shape it was in. Good news was that the main line had ...

Hi in my town home 4 apartment in Manhattan ny. I have frequent tenants putting baby wipe and other towel paper in toilet and flushing that plugs up my maIn sewer line . I can’t pin point which apartment is the cause ...