What is everyone's thoughts on if the following items are "worth" it from an ROI perspective on a higher-end new construction spec house in New England, based on experience? I'm doing my own analysis, just looking for...

I had a potential tenant tell me that she vapes, and asked if that would be a problem. We don't allow smokers in our units (inside and outside are 100% smoke free). Are there any second hand health issues relating to ...

I have a new flip coming up and for the sake of keeping things simple, keeping costs down and better interior aesthetics I'd like to go with a central air and heat system INSTEAD of a hydronic baseboard system and a ...

I have a property that had a basement flood. I had a restoration team come out to address the problem. They put about 12 large fans and dehumidifiers all throughout the basement and left them run continuously for 8 da...

I noticed inside my windows that there's a pretty significant amount of ice (see pic below).  Granted, this was taken last week when Chicago was insanely cold, but I also had a tenant complain about the same thing a c...

I'm looking at a property that has a renovated garage to an In-Law apartment.  Upon looking at the property, I noitice that the whole in-Law apartment baseboard up to knee level have been carved out down to the insula...

Hello,First time investor here. Received an inspection report on a triplex. Really thought it was a turnkey investment with inherited tenants. Using an FHA loan and will be living in one of the units for the first yea...

I have a basement that has a very low rate of moisture influx thru the cement. However, the cooler temperatures coupled with significant shower/washer use in the basement injects plenty of moisture that creates damp c...

Hello all,Not sure if this is the right subforum, but I'm looking at buying a townhome that has a finished basement with an unfinished utility room.  Not under contract yet, and this is the only thing seriously giving...

I just recently moved into the historic district of Colorado Springs, and it's so great! I love the character of the area. However, recently whenever I am home, my allergies are making life miserable. Since it is an o...