Chris Burke
Calculating Square Footage - Office Above Detached Garage
Hello, I have a property that has an office above a detached garage. The office has an A/C window unit with drywall, carpet and electricity. Does that office count towards square footage of the property? Or do I need ...
Susan Lisman
talk to me about sump pumps please!
my husband and I considering a brrrrr property and there is water in the basement and nary a sump pump to be found. All of the other homes I have visited this age have had them in place - but I know little about them...
Francis I.
Securing Baltimore Flips
Hello,To all active Baltimore real estate investors, I am about to start a rehab project in Baltimore city (21229) and I was wondering how successful Baltimore flippers have successfully secured their flips (i.e reduc...
Christopher Boggs
Window Replacement Price - Good?Bad?Great?
I got a quote for replacing windows for a flip I am doing. The price is for windows only (no installation). They are basic double hung vinyl windows made by Simonton. I got a discounted "contractors" price of $2431 fr...
Chris Cogan
Replace windows or siding first?
I am planning to do some projects on a house hack that I have been in for about a year. This is a SFH with a detached garage apartment. I am looking to replace all the windows, siding and possibly add a wrap around po...
Olufemi Olusanya
Help with selecting flooring
Need to replace the floors of a rental (removing the carpets and laminate that came with the house). Need advice on the best vinyl plank flooring for a rental. Something affordable, waterproof and scratch resistant.
Kurt Heise
HVAC contractor opinions
I have been coming to BP a while now for advice, which has always helped me steer in the right direction. I am in the heating and air-conditioning industry and am currently in the process of starting a residenti...
Justin Pumpr
Thoughts on kitchen upgrade - Countertops (another one...)
Hey all,I know the countertops question has been asked quite a bit, but wanted to get some answers from people who have installed butcher block (Ikea specifically) in their rentals and how they have held up.My kitchen...
Johanna V.
Can tenants demand only licensed and bonded contractors? - WA
Hello BP - Anybody know where i can find the answer or have the answer? Property is located in Maple Valley, WA. Appreciate sharing your experience.
Marc D.
Is there a pitch limit for roll roofing?
I would think as long as there is some pitch, roll would be OK, but is there building code rules that say no?
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