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...
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Hey all,
A frustrating situation I (first time residential home buyer) am in;
Our inspection came in on a 2 story 1500 sq foot 1920s house(as-is) in Roxborough with 2 major concerns:
Basement - Joint rot that was a...
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Hi All,I'm traveling to Memphis next week for the first time as I am planning to invest in this city. I'm looking for any referrals for the following: Handyman/General Maintenance, Electrician, and Plumber. If anyone ...
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Hi Bigger Pockets,In a project I am looking at I would want to open a wall from the kitchen to a huge addition they are calling a mud room. It is a huge waste of space and I am hoping to turn it into a family room and...
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Hello everyone my name is Raul Velazquez Jr. I live in Columbus, Ohio and I am interested in getting into real estate investing. I am currently an electrician and hope to have a few rentals when I retire to supplement...
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I've been looking to buy and have an accepted offer on a pre war condo unit in Jersey City. The place has been beautifully renovated by the current owner (downlights, new modern appliances, upscale bathrooms). However...
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Looking for reputable home builders in Berkshire county Massachusetts or who will work In Berkshire county Massachusetts. Wifey and I want to get out of the city of pittsfield and build our home in one of the surround...
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I purchased my first property in March and I'm giving it a much needed renovation. I'm looking for an electrician right now but am also wondering where I can look for recommendations in general. I'm located near Phi...
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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...
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I am new to rehabbing and haven't done any yet, but before I do my first single family home I would like to understand licenses and insurance better. Assume I want to rely on the hired help to manage as much of the...