My offer was excepted on a HUD purchase a few days ago. I had the inspection done yesterday which revealed a new roof had to be put on.. With the snow cover and freeze we just had I couldn't tell how many layers it ha...

I am under contract for a duplex in a C neighborhood and just received the results of the home inspection. Most of the deferred maintenance / cap-ex items I can reasonably estimate. However, I was hoping to get some f...

Hi I purchased my first triplex fully rented in Philadelphia.  Currently all of the units are carpeted.  Once the tenants move out would laminate flooring be ideal or vinyl?  I see an equal amount of comments for eith...

Hello!About 2 weeks ago the wife and I closed on our new home. Everything looked great until carpet cleaners hit the carpets with a black light and found all the stains left behind from the previous owners pets X.X. W...

Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...

I'm interested in having a polyurethane spray foam roof installed at one of my buildings.  I'm curious if anyone owns a building with a spray foam roof right now or has any experience with the product.  I'm really cur...

Get your mind outta the gutter....

What is the best stripper to remove layers of paint on wood work in a 90 year old house?

Thanks.

I’m renovating the upstairs unit of my duplex and I’ve got everything done except the flooring! What is your opinion on carpet vs. not carpeted for a second floor unit? The unit has hardwood throughout half of it that...

Hi all, unsure of what to do here. Any advice is appreciated.I own a building in Revere, MA that just got hit hard by extreme winds. The roof for the building is 2 layers: tar + gravel and rubber. Large sections of th...

Hello all, looking to get a little more familiar with the lead removal process .. how much does it typically cost per square foot ? If the potential tenants don’t have kids under 6.. how urgent should this be for me ?