Melissa Bovee
Insurance Claim: to file or not?
Hello all. I’ve taken over management of a commercial shopping center (from my dad who passed away) over the last 2 years. Steep learning curve. This week we had a water line rupture. Several of our tenants had to clo...
Deb Sala
Seller didn't disclose leaks
I recently purchased a town home in Florida. I called a handyman to do a few jobs and he mentioned that he painted my town home last summer. He showed me a spot above the garage door where he proudly told me it took h...
Tiffany S.
Homeowners / Landlord Insurance Questions
I am in the process of purchasing my first rental property. Need some recommendations for insurance policies. I am trying to get some simple quotes online and I am not having any luck. Property is in Hampton roads. No...
Vijaianand Thirunageswaram
What's your Real Estate Investment goal or dream?
Every time I talk to novice or new investor who is just starting out, I ask them what's your goal. I believe in goals whether personal or financial goals. Without a goal in mind, it's hard to plan and take action righ...
Kurt S.
Anchor bolts on detached garage
Hi all. Moving to Chicago next month and I am under contract for a 2-flat in Chicago.The garage is detached and is not properly secured with anchor bolts. My questions are:Is this a code violation? I was told conflict...
Mark Baldwin
Block Foundation w/ cracks and bowing walls
Hi guys. I'm from SoCal and in contract for my first deal - a 3 duplex package out in the mid-west. The inspection report came back and the block foundation for two of the properties are in poor condition. Some of ...
Account Closed
Do you see anything potentially wrong with this plan for residential new construction?
I am building a house...https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ta56u5d2esz6h9/house.JP...... that will cost about $73,000 to build, mostly because I'm doing a lot of the labor myself.Based on current market data, I think I can se...
Tal Shachar
Replacing windows in a 120 years property
Hey there,
Hope I can learn from all the experienced landlords here...
I just had my inspection completed, for an investment townhome I'm interested in Baltimore, MD.The house is ~120 years old, and besides the expe...
Harrison Cook
totally new HVAC system or replace boiler?
Hi all,This is my first post but I have a question. I dove into my first project back in April. I still have not decided if I should flip it or hold it. I like the area and believe there is a strong possibility of app...
Joshua Dorkin
Boiler / Hot Water Heater Recommendations
Hey All -
I've got a 58 year old boiler in my house that needs to be replaced and I'm looking for recommendations. What does everyone suggest?
I'm willing to consider just going with a new boiler, or...