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New tenants caused water damage but blame it previous tenant, what should I do?
Hello all,I owned a 3 story condo and leased it out this August. Last week, my tenants report a leaking 2nd floor ceiling. the plumber pulled out a pile of wipes and female hygiene products from the main sewer pipe an...
Ben Staples
High efficiency boiler in a triplex?
I have a three unit buy and hold property in Malden Massachusetts that has a separate gas fuel forced hot water boiler for each unit. The boiler in unit 2 needs to be replaced. The state of Massachusetts offers 7 year...
Rick Levada
First property under contract!!
I put my first solid property under contract this week! I had a triplex under contract earlier this month but the seller/agent smelled my inexperience and tried to sell me a dud. Thank god for the option period! Th...
Imran Raz
Roots in Sewer line - Estimated cost over 10k
I've got a dreadful call early in the morning from my tenant saying bathroom is clogging up again. It has just been over a month when they had water overflow due to the clogged line. This time I told plumber to find t...
Mary Ainsworth
What to buy for the kitchen furnishings?
Hello! I'm about to close on my first MTR and I'm wondering - should I buy everything I'd buy for a STR? Do I need to get them all the small stuff for the kitchen? (colander, ice trays, tea kettle, dish towels, knife ...
Christopher Murphy
Foundation Questions: Brick and Trees right on sides of the house
Hi All,I am a rookie looking to purchase my first house hack. I found a 1940s duplex that I love the numbers of. However, I know foundational issues are key to check out before purchasing. Here you see some brick of t...
Johnna F.
Small Bathroom Flip - SFR in Scranton PA
I'm currently doing a live-in flip in a SFR and I thought I'd share my first bathroom renovation. I spent around $1000 on all materials and did the labor myself (except for the tub plumbing), including adding ventilat...
Joseph Schommer
Plumbing Inspection Question
Hi Bigger Pockets Community! So, I'm under contract on my second SFH and I got the sewer lines scoped (like a good BP member). They found something! There's a belly in the cast iron sewage line that's about 10' lon...
John Cimino
Plumbing Gas Lines
Hi,This is for my personal property, but I figured I might get some good advice here. I am converting from oil to natural gas which is going to help me save a few grand each winter. I have a friend who does industria...
Steve L.
Hard money lender request
I am looking for a hard money lender that can fund the purchase and rehab of a property under auction. I talked to one lender already. But they want 3k before even taking a look at the property. I am experienced and a...