Andrea Jones
Carpet tiles, tacky or a good idea?
Does anyone use these and do they 'look' like carpet squares when put down? I'm thinking of the plush tiles, btw.They are more, but if a LL has to replace wall to wall with every new tenant, these might be more econom...
Tim Porsche
Plumbing Leak in Ceiling Due to Poor Workmanship - Any Recourse?
Hi All,I purchased a duplex back in October of 2015, and will be moving into the downstairs unit within a week. I started to move my things in a few days ago, and noticed there was a leak in the ceiling of my bedroom....
Wa Chan
I have a bathroom permitting issue - need help!
Hello everyone,Hoping to hear from others’ experiences as I’m a little stressed here. I moved into my home earlier this year. It is listed as a 1.5 bath on city records, however the half bath has a toilet, sink and a ...
Sasi Kumar
Genie garage door opener (screw type) - Rail moves
Hi all, I recently bought a genie garage door opener screw type at home depot. I paid a contracting company to install it. However the garage door when is opening, the opener and the rail moves a little towards the ga...
Andresa Guidelli
Recirculating Venting vs. External Venting in a Microwave Oven
Hi folks,I just wanted to pick the brain of HVAC professionals out there regarding microwave vents for my rehab projects in Philadelphia, PA.I have one of my GC saying we need to install microwave (with auto fan) vent...
Wilson Lee
Unpermitted work on property under contract
I am under contract on a vacant four unit building and I am within my due diligence/Inspection period. Our own’s money goes hard in 10 days, The building is from the 1980s. Are states electrical codes got updated in ...
Justin Eaton
Home Inspector vs. Flipper BEEF! (with pics!)
Hello BP world! I have been considering writing an article on this topic for some time, so here goes. Full disclosure: I am an active real estate investor who has performed various flips and I own some rental propert...
Robert Hernandez
Quadplex to buy a used condensor or a new HVAC?
Hello BP family,
I have a quadplex that I recently purchased. One month in the condensor HVAC in one of the unit goes bad. I have a home warrarnty that the seller purchase. But, I doubt they would cover the replaceme...
Samantha Soto
Improperly installed Hardi-plank siding
Hello everyone!We are in escrow on our first investment property in the Huntsville, Alabama area. The home was built in 2010 and seems overall in decent condition with the exception of a few things. One is that the ...
Brad Fletcher
Buying a property without air conditioning?
I'm looking at purchasing a town home to use as a rental. My price range is 90-115K. Some of the homes in this range do not include air conditioning. Would you buy a house to use as a rental that does not have cent...