Andrew S.
Rusty cast-iron sewer pipes - any options other than replace?
I have a problem with a cast-iron sewer pipe in one of my rentals. It clogs up frequently and according to the plumber who just snaked it, the issue is likely paper getting hung up on the rusty insides of the pipes. ...
Paul Sandhu
Thawing frozen water pipes?
This is an appropriate time of the year for a post like this. How do you deal with frozen plumbing pipes in your STR?About 12 months ago I had 3 houses with a frozen main water line. There was no water coming from an...
Bienes Raices
Using "Round Up" on a lawn
I've gotten some good suggestions on here for the lawn. I was originally going to leave it alone, but it's gotten really bad. There is so much clover and broad-leaf weeds in the backyard now that you can't see the und...
Zulf H.
Energy Efficient Investment properties
Hi BP Members:I always read about how you can make your home energy efficient . I am curious to see if any investors have done similar energy efficient upgrades to their multi unit bldgs. or commercial building. Porti...
Patrick Philip
A few more questions about rehab projects?
I am preparing to do my first flip in the upcoming months.1. I have seen some listings where the house currently has a tenant in it. Should I avoid these or does this matter? Is it just "oh well, deal with it," for th...
James Masotti
Pick apart my offers so the next ones are stronger
Hey guys...so far it's kind of been crickets on offers I've submitted for fix and flips. I know that a lot of people submit as many as 20 or 30 offers before they will get one accepted. REO's around here are ridiculou...
Paul Smith
Lowering Utility Costs
I'm in escrow to purchase a 6 unit apartment building in Ohio and I noticed the sewer and water costs were 73% of the total monthly expenses. Is there a way to lower those utility bills? Perhaps I could pay to have a ...
Aaron Z.
Deepening a very shallow crawl space?
Does anyone have good or bad experience deepening a crawl space that is so shallow that it doesn't allow for full access to the crawl space and floor joists for inspection?
I have had some termite trouble so this i...
Bill Straw
Legal help on a shared well and septic
I purchased a home I was originally renting, this was over 10 years ago. After the purchase the title company didn't find that the well and septic, both on my property, are shared by the other home that the guy I boug...
Louie E.
basement with water damage
Found a good deal. Except the basement though undeveloped had previous water damage from water seeping in from surrounding since ground is flat and not sloped away from the house. Will this be resolved if I bring in...