James Sloven
Biggerpocketers of the First State
How are y'all doing? Our small and wonderful state is woefully underrepresented on this site. Don't get me wrong. I have my keyword alert set to 'Delaware' and I receive emails ten times day about the best location to...
Brian Knitter
My story as a new investor
Hello BiggerPockets!
Been listening for a bit now and wanted to share my story.
I am 50 years old, work a full time job and have been considering investing in RE for years. I got divorced and decided to make my le...
Joel Brown
Single meter for separate tenants in a duplex
I passed on a deal a month ago, but the chance has come back as the sale fell through due to financing. My hesitation was that it is a twin home (I'd be buying half) with a mother in law apartment in the basement (goo...
Steve S.
Having someone from craigslist install a ceiling fan?
What are the risks?What questions would you ask or require them to prove before you'd have them do the install on a rental or your personal residence? THings like are they bonded or are they a licensed electrician? W...
Raheem Moore
Chicago electric panel installation
Hello group,I am closing on my second property next Tuesday 28th of June. I’m purchasing a duplex on the south side of chicago. I would like to replace the old fuse panels with new electric panels, riser, and meters.S...
Stephen Watson
Sub metering utilities in Georgia
I have a 3 unit building that I would like to individually meter the electricity and water. I have searched around and can only find guardian submetering. I will be calling GA Power also to find out options. Has anyo...
Miles Stanley
Does replacing electrical/rewiring improve home value?
Any thoughts?
My electrician is recommending that we rewire the entire house bc the existing wiring is copper but does not have a ground (built in 1968). We plan to BRRRR this one. He says it would improve home res...
John Zilverberg
Looking for Plumber, Electrician, and Carpenter in Minneapolis
Hello BP!I'm in appraisal on a duplex in Minneapolis and am finally at the point where I can start discussing renovations instead of just reading forums. I'm looking for a few contractors for some work this fall.1. Pl...
Suduk N.
Separate heat and hot water in a 3 flats
I'm about to close a MFH in Chicago. It is a 2 flats with a legal basement making it a 3 units property. It has 3 electrical boxes and 3 gas meters. Currently, there is only 1 huge old gas hot water furnace that servi...
Edgar Fraire
Home Fire Claim - Right to Invoices - Dishonest Contractor
Hello, I filed a fire claim with my insurance company (TX). I was pressured (by adjuster) to use their "preferred" contractor to do the work. It was huge mistake hiring insurance preferred vendor. I won't go into ea...