Greg Martin
No Power/No Water - Hurricane Irma
Hey everyone,I have 3 units right in the middle of where Irma went through. Most things were fine, except a giant oak tree fell over. When it fell, it took out the power lines and broke the water line below it. The...
Ralph Dicharry
Flooded Houses in Louisiana
Hi BP community! Just looking to get a little help on flooded houses in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. I've been presented with 2 really good opportunities on flooded homes that took on 7' of water but I think I...
Joey Newton
How to sub meter H2O in multifamily?
Good morning BP universe!I recently purchased a pair of 4 families in the St. Louis county area, and I am a total virgin when it comes to this. I want to sub meter each unit's water, so I would non longer have to bear...
Alison Robinson
Water and Basements Preventive Maintenance
We recently experienced water in basements in two of our properties. Both properties have gone through many rains without any water issues. After investigating we found damage or missing downspout extensions. This ...
Luka Milicevic
Engineering nightmare
Hello BP nation.It would be my luck that the first off market deal I put under contract that I got from direct mail would be an engineering nightmare. This is for a new construction and we have an issue with the sewer...
Janet Bryson
Plumbing Issue with new residence
So, I'm looking to get some advice on an issue that I am currently dealing with involving my "new" landlord. So me and my boyfriend have been living at the residence for 3 months on October 1st. Since the 11th of Sept...
Payton Gonzales
Separating Meters on a 4-plex
Currently looking at a 4-plex that has the water paid by the owner. Was thinking of separating the meters for future / new tenants. Does anyone have experience for what separating the meters would typically run? Fo...
Carlos Lez
Fire Marshall requirements
Hello colleagues,The fire Marshall recently conducted a review of an 8 unit, 3 storied old building in Palo Alto, CA that I manage.He has specifically called out for several corrections. In particular I am seeking he...
Mindy Jensen
Disclose Past-But-Fixed Water Issues?
A friend and neighbor is considering moving. I would list her house.She has a desirable home - .75 acre lot in an area where .1 is huge. The problem is that I think the house was built on top of an underground lake. I...
Silvia Falip
Non-metered properties with high water bills
Hi everyone,
We received an outrageously high water bill and I wanted to ask for advice or guidance.
We live in a non-metered single family house.
We called the Chicago Water Department, and they informed us...