JT Spangler
Replacing galzanized plumbing?
Got a 2/2 cottage under contract, and the inspector reports that the water pressure and drainage is not great because of the original galvanized pipes. This isn't a job I've tackled before, so my questions are:(1) Wha...
Nathan Gesner
Landlord Rescue: Nightmare tenants (with pictures)
@James Wise shared a horror story so I'll share my most recent example. This isn't Cleveland but we still have our problems.I pick up a lot of business from private Landlords that manage their own rentals. This is a r...
Christian Ruiz
Cast iron plumbing specialist recommendation in Austin, TX
Good afternoon,I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a cast iron plumbing specialist. I have a house under contract that requires the cast iron plumbing under the house to be replaced. The seller provided o...
Daniel Mendez
Diving into my 1st rental (DFW)- Input your Advice & Guidance
My wife and I are going to turn our primary residence into a rental. We are planning to manage it ourselves.We would live close by.I am currently reading and watching everything I can about landlording. Any advice or ...
Account Closed
Mini splits, filters? Mold?
Hi, I am wanting to hear if anyone has had problems with mold in their mini splits? I’ve got to put in new hvac and two hvac guys suggested I use mini splits. I have been looking them up and seeing that some filter ne...
Curt Bixel
Is regular maintenance of HVAC worth it on a rental
The common thought on this seems to be that you should schedule regular maintenance on your HVAC systems in rentals. I wonder if anyone has ever really dug into this to know. I don't really do that and I do get call...
Tim Greenfield
Basement seepage in Cleveland Rental_$36,000 estimate WTH?
I purchased home in Euclid in Summer of 17 and it has been cash flowing nicely and it is in a nice neighborhood where I would even want to live. It was a complete rehab and the provider stated that there were repairs ...
Samantha Miller
Is my plumber screwing me over?
Hey BP! Looking for some input on an inspection report. I am under contract to purchase a 4 bed 1.5 bath row home in Philadelphia. This is my first home purchase, and I have little to no experience with real estate, c...
David Krulac
Most Insurance doesn't cover 6 claims...
NOT covered by insurance:1. FLOODS, can be covered by separate FEMA flood insurance but not by home owner or rental policies.2. EARTHQUAKES3. SEWER BACKUPS4. PESTS rodents and bugs5. SINKHOLES6. MOLDMany of these c...
John Romero
Commercial Toilets
Specifically "Flushmate", power assisted flushing. I'm going to be purchasing my first multi family property and would like to keep the "clogged toilet" calls down to a minimum. Considering replacing the three toile...