Stephen Bennett
Beginner flipper in Tampa, FL
My wife and I are relocating to Tampa from the Orlando area in February of 2020. I have an extensive history in carpentry and remodeling, along with being a heavy equipment operator. My wife is Handy as well and has a...
Joseph Schommer
Plumbing Inspection Question
Hi Bigger Pockets Community! So, I'm under contract on my second SFH and I got the sewer lines scoped (like a good BP member). They found something! There's a belly in the cast iron sewage line that's about 10' lon...
Michael Elifritz
How can I estimate road building costs?
I'd like to know how estimate the cost of improving raw land by building roads and extending utilities. Is there any way to get a ball park idea for this without engineering documents to generate a quote from an exca...
Dan Barth
Tenant claiming mold present - Help!
Hey Guys,
I have a tenant in Philadelphia who a few months back mentioned that she feels more tired than usual and wanted to test for mold. It was very vague/general request, in which I gave her the okay to purchase ...
Edita D.
Garbage disposal - necessity or nuisance that keeps breaking down?
Hey guys!I reviewed PM's statement and found 185$ charge for fixing a garbage disposal. Is garbage disposal something that will benefit the landlord in the long run (i.e. prevention of clogged pipes), or should we WIT...
Jenna Stonecipher
How to keep pipes from freezing
Hello, BP'ers.
I bought a 4plex last week, and only one unit is occupied. I'm rather new to REI and I'm seriously worried about pipes freezing. I can't shut the water off because of the family living there. T...
Paul Winka
Basement now waterproofed, need help making it look great again.
I just recently had my finished basement waterproofed and need help figuring out what my options are for making it look pretty again. The floor had ceramic tile and a vinyl baseboard. The tiles adjacent to the wall an...
Joey C.
Plumbing Issues
My tenant has been living with an on and off leak for a month now. The problem is that my unit is on the first floor of a condominium complex (apartment building). It leaks right on to her toilet from the ceiling s...
George P.
Basement humidity
I noticed that we have an elevated humidity level in the basement (70% on a relatively non-humid day). I don't see any cracks or gaps. I wonder if the dehumidifier is the way to go.
Thanks
Tavis Stice
My long term investment rehab during the COVID crisis
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $95,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Purchased this 3/1 at the beginning of COVID when there was excessive supply and not...