Alex Shapiro
100+ Year Old Duplexes in Minneapolis?
In looking at the Minneapolis market, many multifamily homes are built around the 1900s. This is going on 122 years old, which means many harsh winters, degradation, foundation issues, etc. Many have boiler heat and A...
Sam Leon
Before you clean off an old flat roof...
Well I think I kind of hit the jackpot...One month into a new rental purchase, I have to bite the bullet for a new roof, a subterranean termite treatment and a drywood termite fumigation.Property has a flat roof, trad...
Aaron Santas
Free Roofing tips for members
Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...
Pete T.
Modular homes
What are some of the pros and cons of buying a modular home vs stick built?
Jeff Lee
Help Me Analyze! (Foreclosure Purchase)
Purchase Cost: Paid $66,250 (all cash), home inspection ($350), title (?). I'll just go with $67,000 to make it nice and even.Details: 3 bed/1.5 bath, 1312 square footObjective: Simultaneously list for rent or purchas...
Michael Healy
100+ year old houses?
I admit it: I love old houses, especially those built in the early 1900s.
Yet I always hear savvy investor types talking about only investing in post 1990s houses or similar criteria.
I know real estate invest...
Yerry Balenzuela
kitchen troubles in my first rehab. what would a flipper do?
so long story short I bought a property that needs a lot of rehab and my budget borders on just enough which to be honest i'm sure is never really enough but enough small talk. bought the property for 200k, have 35k f...
Joseph M.
To Get a Permit or Not to Get One
I am renovating my primary home that I plan to live in for 10+ year and probably much longer than that. We have had multiple contractors and others suggest maybe not getting permits due to the fact that the house is i...
Nicole A.
Landlord next door says my roof causes his roof damage
Recently, the owner/landlord of the duplex next to mine reached out to me. He informed me that he recently did repairs to his roof and that apparently two roofers said that the pitch of my roof is channeling a large a...
Jay Hinrichs
Telsa Cybertruck the ultimate for the real estate owner operator
Has there ever been a better vehicle designed for the owner / landlord small contractor than this bad boy.500 miles per charge.. body you cant dent don't need paint wont rust wont corrode.. Back of the bed with metal...