Paul Winka
To-do list for electrician to update 1966 house 60-amp panel!
In a rental rehab I am doing, I just want a vector check with what I intend to do so I don’t have to have the electrician out more than once. I need criticisms and suggestions because this is my first go at it. Also, ...
Rigo V.
HML Draws- Timing and Process
So I have a HML for a fairly large rehab. The HML is providing 75% of the purchase, 100% of the rehab. My questions is around the draws and how I should work with the contractors?In my mind lets say I have a contracto...
Josh Thomas
Cleveland, OH Code Violation help - what are consequences if they do not get resolved
Hello BP, I have an old duplex in Cleveland with about 5 pages of code violations. This happened because I was evicting a tenant for non-payment and they called code enforcement. Some violations will be very pricey to...
John W.
Electric company didn't shut off electric on nonpaying owner?
I recently bought a house and the owner had a bunch of liens on the house, but apparently gas and electric companies don't put liens on properties around here. I saw one of his recent electric bills while cleaning out...
Andrew S.
Tenant will have 10 week extended absence
I have a tenant that is 6 months into a 1 year lease and has joined the military. They will be leaving for basic training that will last up to 10 weeks and would like to keep the apartment. How would you best handle ...
Sam Leon
Equipment breakdown endorsement coverage
Can someone help explain to me what an equipment breakdown coverage is? I mean I Googled it and read it and still am unsure what it really is.We own a condo unit in a small building of 8 units. There is an HOA. The...
Svend W.
Water heater in uninsulated attic in Chicago
Hi everybodyI recently acquired an old house which has the furnace and water heater in an uninsulated attic.I intend to eventually finish the attic as an ADU--during which time time I'll move the insulation from the a...
Sai T.
Install drywall but electrical wires
Hello Everyone
I have to install drywall, but there are a lot of wires as you see in the pictures. What can I do to avoid putting the drywall screws in the electrical wires? Can I use nail glue for installing th...
Matt Cecil
DIY vs Contracted work for rental/flip
Hi all,I was talking to a family member over the Holiday about DIY electrical for his property. He is planning on doing electrical himself but found out the State of Minnesota requires that to be contracted out for a ...
Paul Shepherd
New Landlord Needs Help - Detached Garage Electric
Happy New Year BPers! I'm looking for best practices advise/help. I recently purchased my first rental units back in May and all has been good. I have a single fam and a duplex. The tenants in the SFH called me th...