Does anyone have any experience with drywall that bubbles when pained/primed? Just bought our first property and there was 80s wallpaper in the kitchen and bathrooms (yuck). Removal was fair but there was some rips in...
Do you guys have any suggestions on how I could get a damp basement dry for a section 8 inspection. I don't want to go "all out" and put in a drain tile system right away just to pass this inspection. I want the house...
Has anyone here hired a full-time underwriter for their team? I don’t mean a VA from the Philippines to plug some numbers but rather a truly experienced skilled underwriter who understands how to A) underwrite multi-f...
Hi everybody,I need some unbiased opinion concerning some possible foundation work. The house is in the Houston area (I know we have not the best soils), built in 2001, starter home 3/2, 1500 ft2. Did not flood during...
I'm due to replace my triplex roof, and I received quotes around $9k for shingles, but it was only $10-$12k for metal; so I'm leaning towards metal for longevity unless you guys tell me otherwise. That said, of the th...
Hello All,Thanks for a great forum. I am so happy to have this resource at hand to learn from experts.I just got my first 2 rental properties (SFH, Duplex) in Florida. After getting conventional financing, I asked my ...
I recently purchased a duplex and inherited tenant who was allowed to smoke in the “garage” under her previous landlord. After a few visits in her home it’s obvious that she’s smoking in the house. Her lease is up Dec...
We are rehabbing our first investment property to rent. I got the tile estimate today to do the bathroom and kitchen (about 200 sq ft) and it came to $2500. That would cover everything (materials and labor) EXCEPT the...
Hello,I am in the early stages of trying to figure out of if this deal is something I should pursue. The property is 65,000 sq ft and in a great location but has been on the market for 3 years now. What I am looking t...
I recently purchased a great duplex, but it is on a busy street. The street noise drives me crazy! All of the other units are rented out, so obviously it is not a deal breaker for everyone, but are there any tips on h...