Justin C.
Recommendations on building a more useful baluster for these stairs
We replaced the shoddy work of the previous homeowner and built these lovely steps. From floor to top of landing is 32.5". Rental compliance requires me to have a 34" Baluster on the right side of these steps. My c...
Mark Ainley
Chicago City Violations - Seek Advice - Fence Repair
Hello all,In recent weeks the city of Chicago hit us with administrative court violations (450 Superior or 95th Ave Courts) on a couple of properties. We have been thru tons of these and they are considered to be by ...
Jonathan Vince
East Bako tenant wants fence in front
My tenant in East Bakersfield (family with 2 kids) is asking for a fence around the front yard, due to recent thefts as well as unwanted pitbull incursions. Most houses in that neighborhood have front fences, the majo...
Barney Trader
Potential Deal. Need advice. Flip my own house?
Hello everyone. Okay. Here are the details. Im a realtor. I've done over 6000 BPOs (HUD houses which are then checked out against an appraisal, and if more than 10% off I had to justify and support my numbers), and ha...
John Fider
What height should balcony railings be at?
Bought a property that I just started renovating and I noticed the railings seem short. Pic below. The height is 30inches. Is that legal? If not, any recommendations on how to fix that affordably? My budget on the re...
Jon Martin
Simple & Inexpensive Fixes (<$500) That Make a Huge Difference?
I'll start with one from personal experience . . . . First investment property I bought has a chain link fence around the yard that looked awful, as most do. Spray painted it black and now it looks exponentially bette...
Bryan Hancock
Best Composite Decking Material
I sent some schematics to one of our contractors this evening requesting some proposals for a deck for our primary residence. The deck will be just under 800 square feet. Here are some brief notes:
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Sheri Collins
Investment Specialist in Baltimore City, MD
Don't know if you all have been following what's happening in our fair city, but neighborhoods are beginning to change - for the better - right before our very eyes! The city revitalization program efforts are startin...
Kenneth McKeown
My first property under contract! Advice would be great!
As of this morning I have an accepted offer and my 7-day option period has begun. I have a quick question though about the property which is a 3/2 front house with a 2/1 back house (but really is a large 1/1 since bot...
Leanne Hunt
How best to manage access control in an apartment block?
I am having some trouble keeping tenants in my 8-unit apartment block. Some tenants have broken leases on account of getting into debt but it seems security may be an issue. The block is set close to the street with a...