Jordan F.
Cost for Replacement of Gas Wall Heater in Los Angeles
Hi Everyone,
I have a unit whose gas wall heater just got tagged by the gas company for leaking CO. I was quoted $5,700 by licensed contractor and $3,200 by one not licensed who wouldn't pull a permit but has done s...
Zee Ayezain
Replacing leaky sink garbage disposal against code?
Hi there, one of my properties in Washington DC has a leaky garbage disposal. I told the plumber to go check it out and if he can fix it great but if he has to replace it then to just remove it all together and not re...
John Reed
question about repairs
Hi,So I am looking to buy a place and the owner has a foundation repair warranty for a 1940's house. I had a home inspection done and it said sagging beams. piers not contacting beams piers not tied to beams. is this...
Account Closed
Would you buy a Multi-Family with a lead water supply line?
Sorry for the double post, but I couldn't edit my last one.Would you purchase a multi family that had a lead water main if you didn't have the budget to replace it? The estimate to replace the one in my situation is a...
Mary lou L.
Going for a burnt house!
The home two doors down from my rental had a fire in the laundry room. It burnt that side of the home through the roof. This home is very similar to mine, built at the same time, same finishes, exterior. The appraise...
Therese V.
How does a new roof affect the return on my investment?
I have a buy and hold that we bought towards the end of the year last year. We know it will eventually need a new roof, maybe the next few years? We have another buy and hold that we recently bought and is getting a n...
Joel C.
Water Damage from Renter, who's responsible?
So here is the situation...
On October 1st my tenant mentioned their washer (purchased by them) was leaking and that there was major warping in the downstairs bathroom (also the washer/dryer room), bedroom, a...
Erik W.
Self-storage facility - what to look for when inspecting?
I am looking to purchase a self-storage facility that was constructed in 2005. It consists of a mix of 5x10, 10x10, and 10x20 units. All are presently leased via an electronic "kiosk" style system, which also handle...
Katharine Chartrand
It's a fixer... beyond that I am not sure.
I was looking at an REO that I really liked in an improving neighborhood in a great location. I loved the REO but I could not buy it. I would not live on that street with my family because of a cree...
Todd Allen
Texas Windstorm on small house?
Do some investors go without Texas Windstorm Roof Insurance on a small, 1 story house (1100sq ft)?Is this a sound strategy? It's almost $1000/yr with 2% deductible ($4k) with $200k value. A new roof is about $7-8K.