Kyle Agius
Leak in copper water line near street. Best options?
Hello,I received a letter(attached) from the city of Casper, WY regarding a small leak in a copper water line at my duplex. Per my conversation with the city, they shut off water and determined that it stopped the le...
Jennifer Doyle
Cost to repair freeze damage
I am also thinking about a bank owned property in CT that claims freeze damage. It's a large house- 4000SF with 3.5 baths. I can see water damage in the drywall coming from the bath locations. I am assuming most if...
Rhys Williams
Is it possible to sell a SFH after two water claims in 36 months
Hi, I could really use some guidance on the feasibility of selling my primary SFH and a buyer being able to get in insured following two water claims within a 36 month period. Backstory... I live in South Florida and ...
Mithun Bondugula
Water damage before closing - Buyer needs guidance
Hi,
I have learnt that the house I am about close has got flooded. The owner does not live there any more so they did not realize for two days. They have engaged a water damage restoration company - seems to be good ...
Patrick M.
What Order Would You Do These Repairs In?
I'm offering on a property and I think I can raise rents 20% based on making some improvements. It's an upstairs/downstairs townhome, 2BR/2.5BA with the half downstairs. Take a look at my current conditions and propos...
Linus Cui
What would you fix ? I just closed on my first rental property.
Thanks for BP community. I made my first step as a new real estate investor, I am going to close my first rental property next Friday. It is a SFH built in 1967. And needs some fixes, here is a brief inspection repor...
Account Closed
Seller will not activate utilities & other questions regarding property repairs
Hi everyone,I'm thinking about making a property on a property, however, the bank won't allow me to activate utilities. How does that work during the inspection period? What are the downsides and how badly can this hu...
Brian W.
What to do if an urgent problem (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) can't be resolved immediately?
What do I do if an urgent problem (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) comes up on, say, Christmas Day and the plumber or HVAC guy or whoever can't get to it that day?
Henry Huang
Who's responsibility is a leak from the ceiling in an apartment?
My parents have an apartment rental and recently the unit below noticed a leak from the ceiling (unclear at the moment whose pipe). In this case, who is responsible and for what? Does the other owner need to contact t...
Frank Ngo
Plumbing issues with our first house
My fiance and I recently purchased a house from someone who had owned her house since 1992, and had made only necessary repairs while living in it. Upon listing her house for sale to move out of the state, she remodel...