William Taylor
On the fence about electrical service upgrade
Hey all!Closed on our first multi family a few weeks ago. We currently have each meter separated out, but has 100A service. The units have electric furnaces, electric water heater, no washer/dryers, and the range is g...
Jason Malabute
using contractors properly
One of my biggest fears is getting ripped off by contractors, them stealing my money, rehab cost exceeding budget . However, I realized to maximize my returns I need to consider distressed properties as an out of stat...
Lamont Marable
Is $37,000 too much for labor on a Baltimore row home?
Here is what the contractor is proposing.This includes plumbing, no electrical or HVAC work. They will be framing and installing a new bathroom in the basement and utility room in the basement. Installing a new kit...
Tony Deal
Where to find a great full time Handyman for my business?
Hello All,Hopefully this is the right location for this. I have been on the hunt for a full time Handyman and have come up empty with sources like craigslist, Indeed and monster. I consistently get the guy who says...
Jessica Petriello
Looking For Contractors MA
Hello Everyone,I will be purchasing a home in Waltham, MA, and hope to be closing mid February. I am seeking recommendations for assistance with the following items: 1.) Flooring 2.) HVAC 3.) Lock Smith 4.) General Co...
Daniel Sobsey
Adding another meter for multi-family unit?
HI BP Forum,Myself and a few partners just closed on a 2-unit multi family in North Bergen, NJ. The bottom unit was previously owner occupied and they were paying utilities for the entire building since there was only...
Sandy Uhlmann
Did I make a terrible purchase?
Purchased a 2BR, 1 bath house in a blue collar neighborhood. Other similar houses in range of 70-90,000. House is just under 1000sqft. The seller had planned to flip it. He had gutted it to the studs, re-roof...
Leo Rodriguez
Multifamily Property Maintenance
Hello BP users,I recently did an update in my multifamily apartments with the building department permit, and on the process they told my contractor that I needed a maintenance person to be registered with them in ord...
Account Closed
Help! I cant seem to find my way.
I have an amazing deal, thought I had an investor... but timing is bad. The property is a 3 House deal. 2 of the 3 will need complete gut, floors and all. All 3 need central heat and air installed. based on the comps ...
Sara C.
Verify information shared
A person mentioned they could provide work. Is there a place I can go to verify they are a licensed contractor. I asked but they were unable to show me, they needed money first.