Kevin Uzelac
No Housing Bubble to be Found
With today’s housing market conditions, the question comes up frequently whether or not we are in bubble. There are several indicators and comparable metrics that show that the market should continue to stay strong.
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David Beltz
Oil tank leaks and potential environmental hazards
I am looking at a duplex in Chambersburg, PA that has several major issues. The home inspector noticed the sump in the basement (which is just a chiseled out hole) had still water with an orange tint to it. The curren...
Chandler Butler
Learning how to wholesale properly
Hello BiggerPockets,
I am currently looking into way to create capital for myself and begin investing into real estate. One of the things I keep seeing is wholesaling. With that being said I see all these so called "...
Janell E.
Tenant won't leave for mold remediation
A drain pipe disconnected in the crawlspace of a small apartment building. I noticed a musty smell upon doing my routine hallway cleaning (no tenants had complained of smell). Found water in the crawlspace that had re...
Nellie Fitzgerald
water damage and tenants care options
We had water damage for about two weeks but acted on it too slow. There might be mold growing on the drywall and the remediation company recommended mold remediation. It's a SFH with two beds on the upper floor (away ...
Terry Portier
Lead Base Paint, Radon Gas, & Mold
I'm considering a 1910 HUD house that HUD is giving $4,000 allowance at closing for the LBP removal. Did a goggle search and see that sealant is the preferred method...Can I can do for alot less than $4K or do I have ...
Adam A.
What to look for when hiring a Toledo Lead Inspector
2 Important factors you need to know before you hire a Toledo Lead Inspector and comply with the Toledo Lead Ordinance.With the Toledo Lead Ordinance compliance deadline approaching (6/30/18) for phase 1, there are se...
Mark S.
Valspar Cabinet & Furniture Oil-Enriched Enamel - Cabinet Issues
We hired someone to paint our cabinets in our kitchen. They highly recommended we use Valspar Cabinet & Furniture Oil-Enriched Enamel. He said it wouldn’t leave brush strokes and it’s a great paint. The marketi...
Michael Chang
SFH in North East with oil based heating system
Hello BP community,
We are looking to purchase (offer accepted) a house in Bucks County Pennsylvania that has oil heating system and has the oil tank buried underground.
Is it true that if you want to sell your h...
Chris Stromdahl
Crystal meth status disclosure?
We looked at a property this weekend that has good potential except for one major concern:In the past it was deemed uninhabitable due to the fact it was one used in the manufacturing, use and/or distribution of crysta...