I am curious for those who have done single family new construction whether or not you chose to invest in any sustainable design or construction strategies for your projects, or if you specifically chose not to. Why o...

I am closing on a rental at the end of the month. In my inspection there was mold found in the attic as well as a small amount in the basement. The inspector said both were pretty minor but I should have it checked ou...

Hello all,I'm looking to do some sustainable remodeling in the Providence area. I want to find a general contractor who specializes in green remodels-diverting waste from the landfill, replacing windows, insulating th...

My daughter and I (new investors in Indianapolis) are under contract for our first house! We have experienced some twists that have caused us to consider flipping the property instead of  holding it to rent. Can anyon...

The HVAC duct system on my condo was designed horribly.  Here is my plan to address issues.  Please tell me what you would do in my place instead.LAYOUT:There is a separate HVAC system for each condo, with the compres...

Hey there, I'm a somewhat new investor looking to pickup my second buy and hold property.  I've just gone under contract on a duplex that fits my criteria and is in generally good shape.  I spoke with my inspector who...

"Going green" has always been seen as a move that can bolster company image and improve environmental quality. As well, it can have positive health benefits for the occupants of a building.

However, it is also consid...

We finally have our triplex fully rented out but unfortunately have a sound issue. It's an old building that went through a rehab last year. All 3 furnace closets are vertically aligned, so each unit's furnace is abov...

I am trying to finalize my repair estimator which includes labor costs and material costs for renovation work done in the DC area. J Scott, I hope you don't mind but, basically I took your table and altered it a bit ...

As I learn more and more about home features and what turns the best profits, what to allocate more of the budget to than other areas, etc, I would love to hear from YOU all in regards to what features in a new home t...