Mike Franco
There still doesn't seem to be a good flooring for rentals
... except ceramic or porcelain tile.I've been researching what to replace the remaining bedroom carpet with, and I've been looking for an alternative to labor-intensive ceramic tile.This property has a concrete slab....
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Building Pads
SELF STORAGE- BUILDING PADSListening to an Allie Sherlock buskering tune at minus 14 degrees, thought I would knock out a post.You liked the post on Driveways, so we will go with Building pads since you’re interested ...
Cassandra Sifford
New Tenants & We Already Have a Water Issue
So today me and my maintenance guy come over to cut the grass and change out the thermostat and to our surprise there's all this water on the new vinyl plank flooring in the dining room. The eldest daughter, 14yo, st...
Robert Simpson
Contractors in near west suburbs (Chicago)
Hi BP!House hacking my first duplex in Oak Park, IL and need the following work done: 1) Brick repointing or tuckpointing 2) Garage concrete floor replacement 3) Rotted siding removed and replaced 4) Window replacemen...
Mohr Ben-Reuven
Five over one cost breakdown
I’m looking over different models for new construction projects. I’m trying to compare 5 over 1 models compared to other project models. These projects are known for being inexpensive with concrete first floor and woo...
Account Closed
¿How to calculate Capex percentage?
I searched on google but i want to make sure if im correct.Example:I have 1 property i rent it for 1000/monthBUT i pay 700 ( PITI,property manager,Repairs,Vacancy,HOA etc)So i have 300/month profitSo 700 ÷1,000% = 70%...
Michael Vitale
Area has been treated for surface discoloration? Mold?
Hey guys I was looking for some advice on a fix and flip. I'm very new to this. The property is 1400 sq ft with about a foot of water sitting on the floor in an unfinished concrete basement. There are signs posted in ...
Chris E.
Straighten a leaning garage
I have a leaning garage on a property I just bought this week. It seems to be leaning because the garage was built in front of a smaller work shop. Instead of building the garage and making a doorway in the back to co...
J. Erickson
Dealing with bad contractor / cracked cement
I am beside myself. I bought my first cabin Fall 2017 in Northern WI to rehab with intention of using as vacation rental. In Spring 2018, I had standing water in the basement. I hired a company to install drain til...
Stephen E.
Dishwasher leak, chances of mold.
We had a leak from a recently installed dishwasher due to a failed hose connecting it to the water supply. That is my handyman's diagnosis and he has installed a new hose, fixing the leak. The problem is that the leak...