I am in the process of buying a double brick triplex built in early 1900's (southern Virginia/historic district), 1650 square feet 2 bed/1 bath units stacked on top of each other. The whole house is heated by a boiler...

There is a corner of my house that is leaking in some water (see picture)I had a company come take a look and they want to charge ~$2,700 to install a sump pump and about 15 feet of french drain. My question to you is...

Does going "bigger" when remodeling a rental unit make much of a difference if you plan on refinancing? Is it worth it to spend an extra $7-10k above your budget now to get hardwood floors throughout instead of using ...

Hi all, I want to speak with someone who has experience investing in apartment complexes, up to 30-unit complexes.  What do you evaluate during the due diligence process?  What are one or two things a buyer should foc...

Hi everyone,I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to reach out for some advice regarding my current situation with my HVAC unit. I have a 20-year-old Rudd unit that needs servicing. The service company can atte...

Part of the caulking around the tub in my very nice $900. rental has what appears to be mold. What steps need to be taken to ensure that's it's only the caulking, and there's no mold under/behind the surround or the ...

Hi everyone, My company is looking to expand into the value-add apartment building market from ground-up development. I am trying to understand what condition class b/c are in regarding their mechanical systems. What ...

I'll keep it short:We put a used stove in a tenant's unit.Tenant complains the stove will not heat to more than 350 degrees.We decide to send a repairman over because these tenants have been high maintenance and we wa...

Hi All!What all steps should be taken to prepare property for the winter and cold months? This past winter, a property over 100 years old that I have, had an issue with the pipes freezing and the furnace going out. Ju...

Seeking an opinion here.I am remodelling one of my places. The kitchen is a mixture of original house (circa 1900) and addition (unknown). There is a hole punched through the original foundation that is sizable but no...