Chad Mitchell
How much of a concern are water stains around the foundation?
I'm calculating rehab costs for a rental property, and the inspection revealed water intrusion around the foundation in the basement.For an image, see: https://imgur.com/a/iXA6kBuI've heard to walk away from deals inv...
Gail A Newton
New GAF roof installed has color differences due to oil staining
New roof installed this weekend by a roofer with GAF shingles. It looks like they used two colors in some areas. Very obvious - neighbors have even commented on it. The Roofer and GAF territory manager say it is du...
Phillip Dwyer
Looking for Vendor to Repair Block Wall Stain in Las Vegas
I'm dealing with an HOA violation to repair a stained block wall from water leaching through. The vendor we had used for this type of work in the past is no longer providing the service. The vendor would need to be ...
Derek T.
What is THIS????
Tonight I went to view some more properties and I came across this one that I think I am going to make an offer on. However before I do, what is this black stuff on the wall? It doesn't look like mold, it almost loo...
Ian Handel
Install granite counter tops?
Hi all,
I have a tenant in my 1bd who works for a kitchen remodeler. He asked me if I would be interested in having him install granite counter tops in the kitchen. He can purchase the materials at cost. Besi...
Mark Forest
Hard water
One of my SFH is on a well. The water softener stopped working and a new toilet we put in has some rust stains in it. The local water softening company recommends a setup that will cost about $3K. I was just going ...
Robert M.
I need to replace a furnace, which brand is "best" value?
I need to replace a 25 year old furnace with a bad heat exchanger. Service man saw stains in the PVC vent pipe and confirmed the heat exchanger is leaking. Now what? Many choices on the market. Location is northwester...
AR Ham
Advice on damage by tenant
Please give advice on damage done by tenant to kitchen countertop. See stains some are scorch stains. It is a laminate top. Countertop is about 15 years old but was in good shape. Asking for full replacement, is that ...
Chinmay Goswami
Durable products used to make SFH Renter abuse proof
I have heard a a lot of about making the SFH renter abuse proof from the all the bigger pockets that investor!! What are general materials that can be used ? I would request everyone to please suggest the most durable...
Alex Wesling
Accounting for Rental Flips
Hey folkswe have been buying houses and doing brrrr and has some questions around taxesWe are spending around 25-30 on each house but was curious if this all falls under capital improvements or do you class it as repa...