Quentin Mitchell
What do you look for?
When you are looking at rental properties what some of the things you look for in the home. ( I am only talking about the property itself and not the location)Structure? Hardwood floors underneath?Landscaping?Bedroom ...
Mindy Jensen
What is causing my siding to melt?
We are considering a new house to live-in flip. The brand new siding (installed June/July 2019) is melting above the front door. Located in Colorado, and it's been hot the last few weeks.
There is no window next to t...
Michael A.
What is a reasonable price for replacing roof on a duplex
Purchased a 2500 sq duplex close to Dayton, Ohio. It has a shingle roof. About 3 layers. Roof seems to be in its last days and causing some moisture intrusion. I got quoted by one roofer for $6000 to tear off the shin...
Alan Mills
Basement Egress Options
I have a single family property and would like to rehab it into a duplex via adding a downstairs apartment. There are currently two stairways entering into the downstairs from outside (there are no inside connecting s...
Ben Carpenter
Popcorn Ceilings
What is the process for removing "popcorn" drywall from a ceiling and will this be worth the cost of doing so? I plan on painting the entire house as well as new floors on most of it. I will be living here for a few y...
Courtney Nguyen
Cost of doing annual roof inspection/maintenance on commercial building (retails)?
Hi all,The retail strip I manage is 5 years old and is in good shape. I just took over management 2 years ago and don't think previous management/landlord ever did roof maintenance (giving it was still new back then)...
Jay Garrison
Central Air Condenser on the roof or in a cage?
Hi,I just had a HVAC guy come out and give me an estimate on 2 central air units for a 2 flat. The top floor gets pretty hot in the summer, flat roof. First floor is obviously much cooler. The quote they gave me has a...
Bruce Woodruff
Power outages at Guest House
Looking for advice from hosts on this. One of our listings is rural (next to our ranch house) and we have experienced a few power outages recently due to lightning storms. Ranging from 1 hr to overnight in one case...
Jaron Walling
Found a roofing contractor - Now what?
It's springtime and my property needs a new roof! I have quotes from different contractors and narrowed it down to one. He checked out with another investor, has been great with communication (shocker), and has a bett...
Bryce Fairburn
Beginner deal analysis
Hey BP folksAs I am still very new to this, and have a level of nervousness attached to this deal, I am looking for some thoughts and feedback. The property: 2bed 1 bath, 5acre. Detached 2 car garage. Age 10 years ...