Steven Tierney
1st Rehab: Water Damage + Mold?
Hi everybody,I finally viewed a property I've had my eye on for a while now here in Massachusetts and I am intrigued by it because of it's location in a coastal town with good resale values (I have a post going about ...
Michael McCoy
Replace HVAC or wait?
Recently closed on our first REI. Plan is to hold and rent it out for a while. The place was built in 95 and still has the original HVAC which is an R-22 unit. The outside unit looks bad but we had a professional c...
Guillermo Rios
What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area?
What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area? Are there any red flags I should watch for?
David Triplo
High Efficiency HVAC Condensation Line in Abandoned Chimney
After some searching, I determined where my water issue was coming from in my ground unit in my 1890s, gut rehabbed 3 flat. In my 95% high efficiency HVAC system the PVC pipe connected to a copper pipe in my abandoned...
Kyle Isenberg
Choice of Heating for rental property
Just a general question to see what everyone thinks…What would be your choice for heating a rental property? I feel like central air is a great investment just for the sake of ease of use for a tenant. It also gives u...
Zee Ayezain
Tenant didn't change HVAC Air Filter for over a year
Lease requires monthly change of Air filter. I send reminders. I know i should just do it myself but I'm far from my units. I realized the tenant never changed the filter, i still have security deposit. Should I charg...
Account Closed
Asbestos Testing Question
I just started my first major flip in Philadelphia, PA. I am trying to get some advice on what's the best way to handle asbestos testing on a full interior gut. Asbestos...I know...shriekkkkk. Anyways, please don't ov...
Donny Widjaja
Mold growing, who is responsible
Hi,My tenant just informed my yesterday there is mold growing on the bathroom wall next to the bathtub. From the picture that she sent to me, it seems like the mold has been there for a while. I contacted ServPro, a...
Bob Collett
winterization & utility reversion
Welcome to winter. The Northeastern Ohio (Cleveland & Lake Erie) winters can be somewhat harsh. Today we are looking at 28 F, but by the first week of December, it can often dip into the teens, or even single di...
Matthew Brill
Central Heat and A/C
Hey BP community!I just closed on my first property, a duplex, and am just starting the rehab process. There property currently has in window cooling units and no heating source. I am already having to upgrade the uti...