I just bought a 2-Flat in very cold Chicago weather.  It is winterized so the furnace(Heat) is not on.  Is there any chance of freezing if it is winterized?  I was thinking of starting furnace with my Contractor this ...

I'm reviewing an offer on my SFH in Milw.  They Buyer wants to do a mold test/inspection . . .  "pursuant to applicable government or industry standards and protocols".  As best as I've been able to determine - there ...

Any mold experts out here? I have a beach rental in southeast North Carolina that had a plumbing leak inside.  One of the bedroom carpets got pretty soaked with water from a cracked bathtub.  We ID'd the issue, the te...

I've been a couple of times now to see an REO that's right near my own house. For the most part, it's in very good condition,but the kitchen cabinets are gross, covered with mold on the insides. The cabinets would hav...

You've busted a water pipe and a couple days later your house is broken into and all your tools are stolen.At least the thief left us a new umbrella.  I could have used that when I busted the water pipe.Not really sur...

Hello,I'm working with a wholesaler to get a raised ranch to fix & flip.  The lower level is dry but shows indications of mold on the floor, walls, and ceiling throughout.  The lower section of the stairs leading ...

I just bought a SFR rental in Southwest PA with some visible mold in the basement. A "mold remediation company" quoted me $4,500 to handle the situation. However, my contractor said he has a guy that can take care o...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Bethel Park.

Purchase price: $82,500

Cash invested: $10,000

Sale price: $115,500

This was my first home purchase, renovations...

During an air quality inspection for a property I’m looking at 2 kinds of mold were found to be at “Elevated” levels: Aspergillus/Penicillium and Basidiospores. The home has had water intrusion at a sliding door that ...

Hello,    I am in contract to buy a property ( investment- buy/hold) in north east of DFW, upwards from Plano, TX. It is a home built in late 1950s   3 bed / 2 bath.  I am ordering an inspection and I was asked by ins...