Gopichand N.
Toilet leak gone unnoticed for years because of caulking
I own a condo and my plumber found a toilet leak when recaulking ,the wax gasket never made contact with floor and there is lots of water under the toilet , not a flooding scenario , the toilet base is 100% caulked he...
Robert Burns
Flooded Farm Market
I live in S. Louisiana and we recently experienced massive flooring in the three parishes where I run my wholesaling business. My house was also flooded and now I am living with my son while my house is being gutted ...
Karoline Kaon
REO previously flooded and unoccupied for six years
Hello BP community,I am looking to invest in a property out of state but I will be moving into it for grad school. This would be my first property that I buy sight unseen. It is an REO and I have not yet had it inspe...
Troy Williams
New Orleans OE for 2-4 Units
Hey fellow LA landlords!I'm an active investor looking into investing in New Orleans. Early research tells me that rental rates are pretty good here (about $1.25 per sqft), but would like to see if real investors on t...
Greg` D
Port Jervis NY
Does anyone have any experience with this area? I am interested in purchasing a 2 or 3 unit building, but I aa concerned that this area has a drug dealing problem and might be expereincing moire floods than normal
Mike O.
Water damage from a burst pipe - Who is responsible for what.
We are looking to get opinions/ thoughts on how much you would do for your tenant. Here is what is currently going on... Tenant called Thursday letting us know water was spraying from water softener and it flooded kit...
John D.
Anyone worried about rising sea levels in Savannah Georgia?
Hi all!I am thinking of investing in Savannah, Georgia as I believe there is upside in the medium term with how the local economy is growing and how the rent:price ratio is down here. However, I am a little worried ab...
Quentin Moore
Convert a garage to a bedroom in a short term rental?
I see in many short term rental listings that the garage is being "converted" into a game room. Does anyone have any thoughts on purchasing a 3 BR house and really converting the garage into 1 or 2 additional bedrooms?
Maceo D.
Insurance Coverage
Hello, I am trying to get quotes for insurance on my first rental property and want to get opinions on what I should get. This information comes from USAA if that matters. I am doing mid-range deductibles (I see...
Scott Harper
Flood insurance
I am not happy with Fema. I have owned a house in Daytona for ten years. The house is two miles from any water. Last year Fema decided to redraw flood maps and now include my house in the flood area. I believe this wa...