Hi guys.  I'm from SoCal and in contract for my first deal - a 3 duplex package out in the mid-west.  The inspection report came back and the block foundation for two of the properties are in poor condition.  Some of ...

I just looked at an auction property with about a 100k ARV. Someone removed the water meter and there is no shutoff on the supply pipe--when I walked in, there was water gushing out and 4 inches of water in the whole ...

Hi everyone, I just closed on my first investment property this past Monday. I'm strongly considering managing the project myself. I received a very high bid from my contractor and that's why I'm debating running the ...

I had 4 different roofing companies assess the roof of my long term rental. All but 3 have recommended replacing the roof completely. It already has 2 layers of shingles, needs a cricket for the add-on chimney, new pi...

Getting ready to list one of my long time rentals. Please give some tips on freshening up the front without going crazy on the budget. Here is what I am thinking but thoughts appreciated...Replace flower post near fro...

I have a unit that was recently well renovated, and I'm at the point where I need to install the carpet to get it ready for viewing.

With that said, I'm not sure whether I should go with Commercial Carpeting or Resi...

We're putting a cash offer in on a property. It's a property that needs some work and we'll be living in it and then doing a cash out refinance to purchase another investment property. It has a septic system and has b...

Hi,I'm currently thinking about purchasing my second property and I have my eye on an older house that is constructed from concrete block.  I guess the construction material doesn't matter, but the thing is that ALL o...

My wife and I purchased our first rental property in August of 2018 and have just listed it for rent. We learned a lot of lessons, and learned them the hard way. The numbers below aren't super impressive, but I'm very...

In another thread, Chris asked:

Hi Jon,

I know where you are coming from with the sewer line. I too am in same position. One of my properties has a sewer line that has a belly init and for now I am snaking it every ...