Sean Ploskina
'Sagging addition' according to inspection
I just got an inspection report back about a property I am looking at and the big thing that jumped out was the 'sagging addition' due to insufficient foundation support. The addition is an overhang on the 2nd floor....
Carrie Giordano
Cracked Foundation & Water Issues in Basement
Hello - I am in negotiations on a house that went on the market well under market price. The house is in very good condition aside from the basement which has serious water issues. I have not been in the basement but ...
Becky Lu
Flooring options - Wood veneer vs. Laminate vs. Roll-out vinyl (sheet vinyl)
Hi Experts!My PM is making ready one of our 16 units and came to me with the wood veneer flooring, saying it's cheaper and durable. I did some research and found most people say wood veneer scratches easily and can on...
Timothy Heck
Flooring Vinyl plank rubber back vs. Cork, also Green/aqua carpet in Bedroom
Hello all,We are doing a semi-renovation at an apartment and redid all the flooring. Its a 2nd fl 2 br loft next to a busy local highway. I was going to put in vinyl plank flooring in the living room, hallway, and l...
Everett Morris
Lower Price or Lower Property Taxes???
Hi!I am currently looking at properties for my first home! I will be using the VA loan 0% down with 3.77 percent interest. This will also be a house hack property. 3/2 renting out the other two bedrooms. Both properti...
Jared Wonders
Garage Door Difficulties
Good evening BP users!Recently purchased a property in SC and unfortunately we’ve been getting hit with a lot of rain lately. Our tenants were set to move in last Friday and noted water coming into the garage. Thankfu...
Samantha Klein
SmartJack Steel Foundation supports
Has anybody ever used the SmartJack steel adjustable supports to fix their sagging floors/foundation settling? I'm looking into them for a repair and was looking to see what the cost range was, I couldn't get a good i...
Hugh Rosen
Baltimore Oil Tank Spill - Advice??
Considering a multi-unit (3 1BR’s) “as-is” in Baltimore City. Inspection was yesterday. Oil tank is in basement and I noticed a small leak consisting of water and oil mixed (there was a blue sheen to the water) on the...
Mary Meyer
Lyndon Vinyl Plank - Good?
Has anyone had any experience with Lyndon Vinyl plank flooring? We are prepping our first home for a rental and want to use vinyl plank flooring in the living room and hallway. We want to know what we need to look for...
John Newbold
2008 Kansas City flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Mission.
Purchase price: $160,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $245,000
1955 SFR 3 BR/1.5 Bath, unfinished basement, la...