Missy H.
Should I accommodate an air conditioner
I just bought a duplex rental property in Albany, NY. It is an older house - early 1900's. The previous owners had a PM company managing the house, but nothing was ever updated and any repairs were just a band-aid. ...
Ryan G.
At what point do you need an architect in a remodel
Hi all,Here is where I’m at. I am in my 10 day due diligence period and am weighing out all my possible exit strategies and how that effects what i will do to the house. I have a few questions I would love some help o...
Erica M.
Buying a foreclosure without inspection
Hi. We've been looking to invest in a SFH and making it a rental. We found a foreclosure at the 90k price point, which is good in our area (NY). To our surprise, the house looks pretty good inside. It's not too bad o...
Christos Philippou
Insurance on Bare Bones House - Previous Vandalism
Hey all!I am closing on my second property next week and insanely excited! The building itself is bare bones, just has the foundation, studs, etc.. minimal flooring, no walls or anything, so we get to build it ground ...
Alex Ng
Electric meter box needs to be installed
I'm under contract for a fixer right now. I wanted to schedule an inspection but I wanted utilities available. Water is going to be turned on but electricity cannot because the meter box needed to be installed. My due...
Jay Kaufman
Boiler Repairs
My contractor did some rewiring in the utility room of one of my rentals.The rewiring caused 720.00 in repairs to the boiler.He claims there is no way the electrician could have known that when he straightened out the...
Daniel Woolsey
Is it odd to pay a contractor just to look at a property?
I'm going to look at a property that makes great sense on paper but has been on the market for too long. It is also 2 1/2 hours away, a bit farther than I usually look. I'm looking at paying a contractor/inspector to ...
Dan Pereda
Have to be a licensed contractor to Flip?
I am confused now. I have been a buy and hold investor for a while but I am at the tail end of my first flip.All plumbing, electrical and mechanical (HAVC) I have had licensed contractors doing the work. I have been...
Eric Karabinos
Do I Need Specialized Subcontractors?
Hey BP Community,I'm looking at doing my second project early this year. I completed a rehab to rental last year and used a GC. This time I'm considering hiring subs myself. I'm looking for advice from other investors...
Joshua Dorkin
Looking for good contractors in St. Louis.
I'm looking for a good contractor in the St. Louis area to help with a reasonable small job. Project to include the following work:
Replacing flooring & Cabinetry
General Maintenance and work
I'm converting a u...