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Roofing Emergency - am I getting ripped off?
Hi all, unsure of what to do here. Any advice is appreciated.I own a building in Revere, MA that just got hit hard by extreme winds. The roof for the building is 2 layers: tar + gravel and rubber. Large sections of th...
Logan Allec
How much to tear off and re-roof a 600-sq. ft. house?
There are currently three roofs on top of this house. I would like them all torn off to the plywood and a new roof put on. Malarkey 30-Year Dimensional Shingles.I have gotten estimates ranging from $5,500 - $7,500, ...
Michael Donatucci
Previously undetected issues on cash only deal
Hi ll,I am closing on a cash only deal in a couple of weeks in a very hot market in Philadelphia. The property closed showings after 72 hours, and called for best and final within the next 24 hours. Knowing this I bro...
Bill Hoo
Tenants cat left allergens
What is the best way to get rid of cat dander after tenants have departed?Tenant violated the NO PETS policy in the lease and got a cat. Claimed it was his mother's and only had on weekends. I had reminded them of t...
Nicholas Arthur Hogan
Year the property was built
I’m currently looking at a property in Houston Texas that was built in 1930. It has been renovated by the current owner within the last year. It has a new roof, completely redone interior, and is a duplex. 3 bed 1 bat...
Julie Marquez
Clogged Drain - Who pays the bill?
I just paid $320 + tax for a plumber to spend 2 hours to clean out a kitchen clog at a tenant's apartment. The clog was like 5' deep and evening causing backup to the vacant unit on the other side.Do you, landlord or ...
Brad A.
Building Duplexes
Back Story So my wife and I are upcoming investors. :) We will be finishing the rehab on our first flip in the coming weeks and closing on the next deal in the next couple weeks as well. Additionally we built a hom...
Troy Kelly
First Investment Property-Duplex
Greetings All,First I must say how excited I am at finally being able to make my first diary post after so much planning, prepping, research, lamenting... You get the idea. Just to give some background, I've been lurk...
Shivron Sugrim
Out of capital and repairs are needed, please advise! Pittsburgh
I am seeking advice.I recently purchased my first house with a 5% downpayment. My goal was to occupy one of the 4 bedrooms and rent out the other 3 to room mates. I purchased this house knowing that the roof needed to...
Dan Graney
Water Jetting to clean drains
I recently had clogged drains in my first investment house, a duplex. I had the drains snakes out and that fix only lasted a week and a half and it is clogged again. Have heard that water jetting is a much more thorou...