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Hi All - I'm rehabbing a foreclosure that was built in the early 80's, a 3 bedroom 3 bath brick house in a nice neighborhood. All the metal work in the house is that shiney brass that was popular then, and it is worn ...
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So I'm way over budget on a rental and after installing the washer and dryer come to find out there isn't a drain for the washing machine. What are my options? Is this a big deal? Could I add a pipe and connect to the...
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Hello,I am about to hire a contractor to get flooring done in two of the units and wanted to know:If the rates quoted are reasonable? I have been quoted $1.40 per sq. ft for installation cost which includes removal of...
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My city can be a real PITA about trash, I've gotten several $200 tickets, some of which wasn't even due to residents. They want recyclables in clear or clear blue bags. I bought a roll for one of my buildings as a cou...
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Hello! In the process of purchasing a multi family that has an illegal 3rd bedroom in the attic of one of the units. I'd like to make it legal so that we can rent it out but am struggling to determine if it is possibl...
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Hi - my main sewer line (clay) is nearly done for and needs an overhaul. Significant cracks in 5-10 different places and the connection to city sewer is near broken. The entire line runs underneath the driveway for ...
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For my new investment, I'm trying to upgrade the windows. I have 10 windows to upgrade. I spoke to 2 different contractors.Contractor A quoted $2400 for retrofit and $3000 for regular (labor only, no material).Contrac...
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I am checking out this house. Agent told me I would need to install french drain. The house has water accumulating in the back (45') and on one side (33'). Do I need external or internal french drain? How much could i...
I'm in the process of purchasing a 16 unit property (eight 2 unit buildings) that doesn't have central heat/air. They're all still using window AC units and gas wall heaters. If the AC units stay then I can make them ...
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Could please someone recommend what I should do if my tenant's smoke alarms frequently (once in 1-2 months) go off for no apparent reason?I rent out one half of the duplex I own and live in the other. A few months ago...