Daniel Claroni
What's that smell?!?
How easy is it to get rid of a bad stink in a house? What if it isn't as easy as replacing the carpets?A house I am thinking about buying has a bad stink that smells like cat urine. The previous owner disclosed that d...
John Carlo Gallo
Irvine, CA question of what to do - Need some help figuring the best option
Ok, so this is a property that a family member owns and I am trying to help them make the best decision. They bought a condo in Irvine in a very nice area in 2001 for around $200k. Its a two bedroom 1.5 bath. HOA f...
Andrew Jones
How do I get rid of this MOLD? Picture included.
This is in a property I just bought and I was aware of the problem and have a few ideas how to fix it, but would appreciate your input. This mold is in a bathroom with no windows so the vent is supposed to turn on a...
Account Closed
Assistance figuring our flooring remodel
Hello all,I am working on remodeling my first investment, and I need to have the old, thirty-year old carpets ripped up and replaced with laminate / vinyl to look like wood for the living room, dining room and kitchen...
Jose N.
High maintenance costs.
What are the options to help mitigate maintenance costs. These vintage Detroit homes are lovely but they sure are higher maintenance due to their age. Service warranties? A recommend contractor? Any experienced advice...
Jared Baker
Should I be worried about this foundation???
Looked at a property for a potential BRRRR. Price is 170k with ARV at 240k. only thing here that is really concerning is the block basement. Looks like this might be an issue or might be a simple fix. Also I've he...
Richard Moreno
Basement rental in Providence R.I
Hello BP,I have a 3 family in Eastside Providence RI., and I am really thinking about finishing the basement. This is one of the reasons I bought this property, the basement is huge and it already has plumbing that th...
Kasey Villareal
Bulletproof a property?
I heard someone saying whenever they purchased a SF investment, they "bulletproof" it by removing the dishwasher, garbage disposal and automatic garage door to reduce maintenance issues. Wondering if anyone had experi...
Ed L.
Cost to budget on Bathroom
I'm planning on submitting a offer on a nice REO tomorrow..
House is in great condition mechanically and has about 2700 sq/ft of cosmetic only renovations.
Paint, Floors, Kitchen, & Baths..
I've calculated ev...
Josh V.
Cost to replace kitchen faucet?
One of my rental properties in Kansas City is managed by a property manager. My recent monthly owner statement included a $443 charge for replacing a kitchen faucet. Seemed excessive to me so I got a breakdown of th...