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I need a guesstimate to replace a load bearing beam in St. Louis.
Can anyone give me an guesstimate on what it would cost to replace a load bearing beam in a basement that is 50 feet long. It would be (3) 2x12s and a new 6x6 post that is 8 feet tall every 8 feet. So 6 post, 8 feet t...
Adam Conrad
First condo: Trade up to multiplex or rent out
Was reading 7 Years to 7 Figure Wealth on this site and I'm at Year 5 - basically he takes roughly the same equity I have and trades up his 3 properties for a multiplex, that got me thinking about my current situation...
Jim Goebel
Building in Flood Zone Questions
Questions below
Approx how much extra does flood insurance run?In terms of building on the land (I'm an engineer) I'm wondering if there are major hurdles I should be aware of OTHER Than the increased costs of buildi...
Sam U.
Triplex with Termite Damage
Looking at a triplex in Knoxville, TN that is an off market deal. It's my first go at REI and went for the home inspection. It turned up lots of small things which were to be expected and then termite damage in the fl...
Jaekwan Lee
Anyone experienced sagging floor fix?
Hi, I just got into a fourplex property and found living room has a sagging floor. I am not confident how much it would cost and wonder if it is wise to pass this property to fix if I am not familiar with this issue. ...
Swetha Mandava
Analyzing my first deal (help!)
I'm investing in a duplex in Squirrel hill, Pittsburgh, PAOffer price 253kdownpayment 25% = 63.25kMortgage Rate 5% ARM loan with 7/1Current Rent, fully occupied 2125 / monthVacancy Rate 6%Operating Costs 10%Property M...
LuAnn Vigen
car drive threw the garage
Just go a call from a tenant in my SF home. She drove the car threw the garage.What do I do now? Will her car insurance cover?
John Hodson
When is a cracked foundation a bigger expense than the house?
Hi BPers!I'm getting close to close on a property and there are cracks in the foundation that the inspector found. I'm asking the inspector for a more detailed analysis of these cracks so I can decide if the foundatio...
Max T.
Structural work in Philly
Who can do a job like this?
Replace 18’ wood lentil spanning the width of the row home with steel beam. Lentil currently supports 2nd story brick facade.
Support new beam with steel posts and tie into foundation.
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Doug Johnstone
In contract with a house with a main beam and footer issue
In contract with a house, had the inspection complete and it uncovered that some footers need to be replaced (sitting on cinder blocks and on soil) and the main beam has a slight bow in it. Purchasing the house from ...