Ally Kumar
53 year old duplex, too old as an investment?
Considering a duplex that is 53 years old, has not had plumbing or electric upgrade. Recent inspection provided by seller indicates minor issues with plumbing and makes note of older electric. Needs a new roof (that w...
Rene Bee
1st major house rehab - 2 family
Hi Everyone,
I'm inheriting a 2 family home that has been recently gutted. The house will need new interior everything - plumbing, electrical, kitchen, bathroom, walls, etc. It is a big project and I am nervous as I...
Matt Batson
State Board issued me a civil summons
Long story short, I bought my first multi family, a duplex, and was in the middle of rehabbing it when everything went to hell.
I was having major electrical work being done, had a licensed electrician and pu...
Jennie Berger
Easy Permits in Chicago | Rough Inspections Required? Or not?
I'll admit, I'm totally confused about easy permits and the required inspections.
It was our understanding, per 2 different professionals (an architect & licensed GC), that we do NOT need rough inspections when d...
Manju Nat
Recommendations for home warranty/alternative ideas for repairs?
Hey BP investors! I have a 40 year old duplex in Austin with original plumbing, hvac and AC systems and I'm looking into buying a home warranty to cover eventual repairs. I also have issues with existing washer which ...
Taylor Kendrick
How old is too old? (or, what should I know about homes built in 1920?)
Hi everyone,
I'm looking at a variety of multi-family homes right now and I found an interesting MFH. All brick, built in 1920. Much older than most of the other listings I'm into but the rough numbers indicate it wo...
Jacob Camilliere
Need urgent help on tenant water damage issue - FL
Hello all, I need some urgent advice on how to handle a situation that i am currently in.The situation: I own a townhome in Tampa, FL with tenants that have been great. They informed me of a plumbing problem on Friday...
Martin Nesta
Plumber needed in tampa
Hello anybody Has a plumber in Tampa, reasonable and reliable to do some work? Thank you.
CJ B.
Scenario: Slow Drain, Possibly Clogged. Who's Responsible?
Ok...... So, tenant emails/calls stating they have a slow drain in the kitchen, and they've been trying to manage it with "Draino". It's the first I've heard of it, and the sink drained fine when they took possession....
Paul Sandhu
How would you compete against this?
There is a motel in my town. They have bathtubs and showers. They have color televisions. They have telephones. I have none of that. How would I compete against a motel with tub/shower, color tv and telephones? ...