Karl Kauper
Water sub-metering - Is there a way for me to sub-meter my older, brick 12-unit?
I own a 12-unit, 3-story brick MF in Euclid, OH. I am paying the water bills because the units are not individually metered for water. I believe that to install conventional water meters would be cost-prohibitive, but...
Ally Gao
What is the best alternative for carpet flooring
Good afternoon everyone!My tenants just moved out. I will need to remove the carpet and replace it with something durable and cost effective. What is the best alternative flooring that you would recommend? Thanks in a...
Josh L.
Installing dimmer switch
I was skimming a real estate book about increasing value of your income property in the bookstore, and it mentioned how much of a difference changing the light on/off switch to a dimmer switch would be.Does it really ...
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Help! I cant seem to find my way.
I have an amazing deal, thought I had an investor... but timing is bad. The property is a 3 House deal. 2 of the 3 will need complete gut, floors and all. All 3 need central heat and air installed. based on the comps ...
David Krulac
New Hot Water Heater Regulations April 16, 2015
New Water Heater GuidelinesNational Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) - On April 16th, 2015 the NAECA will require all manufacturers to make new water heaters to comply with the new standards. The change ...
Tera B.
Installing Railing. Should I do it or require the tenant?
I have a potential tenant who has requested installation of hand railing in the living room and bathroom. I will allow the potential tenant to install the railing but I am objecting to being responsible for the instal...
David de Luna
Flooring Recommendations for Duplex
I have a C class duplex in a working-class neighborhood. Good neighborhood, not run down, but by no means a B class neighborhood. Any recommendations for the type of flooring that is low cost but looks good, factoring...
Luca R.
20yo Furnace Replacement in Detroit---any recommendation?
Hey guys, it looks like my 20 yo gas furnace in my rental property is dead. Is there any contractor you would recommend in Detroit and what will be roughly the cost? The house is 1,500 sqft, 2 stories with basement. W...
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Bathroom floor - vinyl over vinyl?
I'm about to turn over a two bedroom apartment ( in a 5 unit ). We are having the carpet replaced. The kitchen flooring, one-sheet vinyl is in good shape and so is the bathroom...sort of :-) A previous tenant ( before...
Qi Ming Chen
Using 1031 exchange proceed for partnership
Does anyone know if it's ok to do a 1031 exchange and use the money to jointly buy property with somebody else or does the owner have to be the same person and no one else?