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Tyrone L. Robinson General contractor vs Project manager
6 January 2016 | 9 replies

As a kid I was obsessed with shows like This Old House (before HGTV) and I love all the flipping shows on tv right now.I'm wondering what are the differences between a General Contractor and a Project Manager on a hou...

Tom Shi Past water intrusion in crawlspace and undermining of foundation
10 July 2021 | 3 replies

I am the buyer under contract of this house (built in 1991), during inspection we find that in the crawlspace there was evidence of past water flooding up to 1/2 foot deep. There is already a trench and sump-pump inst...

Vidit Maini Cracks Appearing in Condo – Normal wear and tear OR Structural Concern?
23 January 2025 | 9 replies

Hello Friends,I own a 1982-built ground-level condo (one unit above, one below). It was renovated in 2017 and rented in 2022 with no issues. Now, three years later, my tenant reported cracks in every room—paint cracki...

Aleksey F. Crack in basement wall
31 July 2016 | 6 replies

Good afternoon everyone - Inspected a house that I'm putting in an offer on, and inspectors main worry was a large floor-to-ceiling crack in basement wall. The inspector mentioned to 'monitor it and if it gets any lar...

Sia Ben-Jusu House Hacking in 2024
29 January 2024 | 8 replies

Hello! 
      House hacking will be my fist investment option in real estate. I am a health care worker, I have little to no knowledge in real estate, I am here to learn. Any recommendation on best credit score for i...

Arthur Banks Car washing and minor maintenance
20 March 2014 | 20 replies

Do any of you landlords allow car washing (tenants responsible for all utilities) and minor car maintenance on your properties? I'm under contract for a 2 flat in which I am having the plumbing redone (stolen copp...

Tyler Bosiacki Airbnb? Vrbo? Good? Bad?
12 December 2016 | 6 replies

 Has anyone had any positive experiences using Airbnb/Vrbo /Evolve etc over traditional renting? What was the key to your success?? I'm trying to learn more in this new form of "short term vacation renting" so I can ...

Miles Tiglao MFR Historic Buildings: Pro/Cons?
7 October 2022 | 2 replies

I'm looking at an MFR for rehab and rent.  It is a historic building so I assume I have to get extra approvals.  Anyone have experiences to share?  Pros/Cons/things to watch out for?

William F. Remote Contractor Management
1 November 2018 | 2 replies

So a typical deal is going to involve various contractors doing work over a few weeks or a month.

Contractor Management 101 is to have a qualified, trusted individual walk the property something close to daily. Payo...

Brian S. 20% pass through deduction for 2018
22 January 2019 | 14 replies

I own an insurance agency and over the last 13 months I have bought, rehabbed, and rented 5 SFR’s... I actively manage the properties and I run them like a business. I meet/screen prospective tenants, I cut grass, pai...