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I have a 40 yeaar old house with copper pipes, and a crawl space, in the last six months Ive had 2 leaks spring up in long runs of the copper. I've asked the local home depot plumber about it and he says its due to e...
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I'm thinking of installing a leak-detection system in my multi-family rentals. I've seen several in the $200-$500 range that get installed where the main water supply comes into the house, then monitor water flow and ...
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I've been investing for a few years now but have been in tech even longer. Early on in my investing journey I experienced a ton of water damage because of water leaks in places that often goes unnoticed under sinks, i...
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I am wondering if anyone has experience with Wynd Smoke Detectors and if they’ve had success with them detecting marijuana smoke?I just bought a Minut to put in a unit where I know the tenant is smoking cigarettes but...
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I do not smell nor does male tenant and his wife has not moved in yet from out of state. His realtor was at home helping him move in stuff to prepare place and said she smelt gas. We could not smell it, but I put my h...
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This property had a small amount water came out from an area in the ground of a bathroom.The water was cumulated at the concrete around the PVC pipe which vertically comes out from the ground.The water eventually caus...
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Hello BP,I see abandoned properties all the time, but when I look them up in the MLS there isn't any recent information on it. Are there reliable sources to obtain information on the property's status and current owner?
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Looking for recommendations for a property inspector for Orange County, CA (specifically Anaheim).Additionally, what are some things to look for in a good property inspector?Thanks in advance!
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When buying a house, is it worth paying more money for an inspector who does this imaging (infrared) of the panel, walls, etc. or is it overkill?
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Hi all,First post! I have two properties in Virginia Beach. A vacation rental near the ocean (summer weekly, winter monthly) and a yearly rental near Town center.I notified my property manager of a small leak under th...