Johann Jells
Should I provide tenants of MF with blue recycling bags?
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...
Bret Habura
Converting Attic to Legal Bedroom
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...
Patrick Charles
Main Sewer Replacement - SoCal
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 ...
Ashwin Sundar
What is the ideal price for upgrading to double paned windows?
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...
Mike Hong
In need of French Drain
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...
Account Closed
16 unit built in 1969 / HVAC installation
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 ...
Yulia Garvanovic
New smoke alarms going off
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...
Tony Santos
Licensed and Insured Plumbers who signs the permits
Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anyone has any samples on different forms you have contractors sign before a job. If not samples then advice. I want to make sure all of my contractors are on time and stick to a str...
Joseph Gisler
Thoughts on ceiling fans with lights, are they worth it?
I recently have bought my first investment property! WOOOHOO!! The house does not have ceiling fans in any of the bedrooms, nor ceiling lights for that matter. What are everyone's thoughts/experiences on ceiling fans ...
Sylvia B.
Convert wood fireplace to gas
Does anyone have experience with this? How difficult and expensive?