Sarah D.
How's your IKEA kitchen holding up?
Hi all,I know a lot of people have used IKEA kitchen for flips and rentals over the last couple of years. For those that have, how are they holding up 1-2 years later? Especially if they are in a rental, I'd love to...
Leslie Villareal
Finding homeowners without central forced air
I have a client who purchased a triplex in Albuquerque. He did a full renovation and in the process switched from a wall heater/central forced air to mini splits. There are 2 mini splits per unit- one in the primary a...
Peace Lily
Electrician wants to get paid before the job completion!!!
Dear BP Members,I am renovating my house with a completed demo, drywall on the walls and ceilings, and electrical wiring for the whole floor. The problem is that the electrician does not want to wait until the sheet ...
Dan C.
Anything wrong with a furnace in the attic in a four-unit?
A four-unit I was interested in has one furnace in the attic.
Anyone know if there is anything bad about a furnace in the attic? Is it something I would want to correct right away? (I would be buying the pro...
Jeff Ryers
Dishonest contractor installing cheaper flooring
Lifeproof flooring was to be installed per the bid. He installed a cheaper unknown brand throughout our duplex. Many other issues as well like the trim in the photo attached. Our attorney has been contacted. Should I...
Beary Bowles
Flat Roof Tear Off or TPO coverup on Commercial, Advise needed
Hello Investor and all like minded real estate entrepreneurs. I'm a seasoned (or think I'm seasoned) entrepreneur that owns a 12 unit apartment building in St. Louis in Missouri. I"ve owned it for 2 years and 3 mont...
Art Maydan
Frozen Pipe Solutions
Does anyone have experience installing heated pipe tape in units that have already been built and are occupied? Last year when it hit -40F, we had several units with frozen pipes running along exterior walls freeze de...
Andy Peck
Hardwood Flooring - Rehab Recommendations for Long Term Stability
Hey BP,I'm looking to close on a 3-plex (3 flat) in Chicago in the beginning of December and doing an FHA full 203k rehab of the property.One of the items we are upgrading for long term buy and hold stability is the f...
Account Closed
Philadelphia contractor advice: Bathroom renovation
Hey BP,I am renovating a small bathroom (typical Philly row) and I'm thinking of leaving the tub and wall tile (needs a good cleaning) and replacing the vanity, sink, floor (install tile) and toilet. The more I look a...
Toben B.
Skip the contractor and hire the worker?
After hiring multiple contractors who push the price up and then hire some guy for $10 an hour who actually does the work I am wondering how hard it is to hire those guys directly.This does not apply to electricians a...