Lesley Ray
Tree Removal - Insurance or other ideas for coverage?
I have a rotting tree at one of my properties in Cleveland, OH and need to have it removed. Some of the branches got blown off during the last storm in December, but otherwise it is still upright. The neighbors have a...
Andrew Caldieraro
Replacing old wood windows
Hello, I'm looking at a duplex that was built in the 1890's. Several of the wood windows are rotted. I'm thinking about leaving the windows that don't show signs of rot, and replacing all of the windows on the front...
Ali Jafari
Floor Second floor is sinking in Master Bathroom
I purchased a townhome and the flooring in the master bathroom is all cracked and is giving about 1 inch when I walk on it. I think there was a water issue that was not correctly repaired from previous owner. No clu...
Brandon Lee
Hardboard Siding - Built in 1995
Hello BP-ers!I've been looking at a house that is in a desirable subdivision. It has been on the MLS for 115 days. The home is smaller than the others, and the kitchen/baths need work I am comfortable doing. I'm look...
Liz Murphy
Need advice local GC rates & Approach for Fixing Up Foreclosure
Hi - I recently bought a foreclose in Lakes Region (Gilford) that I am planning to rent to my Mom (so not looking to cut corners too severely). The house has work needs to be done with support beams (rotted) and a lo...
Todd Fullerlove
Redoing the siding for a rental
Hello BP Friends,
I’m residing this rental property I purchased. It’s only 600 sf 2bed 1bath. So I figured it would be a great time to learn how to side a house since I’m quarantined. I’m only familiar with brick si...
Aric Van Iterson
How Rigid is the 1% Rule
This is a question in regards to adhering to the 1% rule. I've been looking for a home to house hack in the Baton Rouge area and I've been struggling to find anything that would come close to achieving the 1% rule. ...
Jason Malabute
Indianapolis brrrr red flags
I have question about BRRRR. I’m going to do my first brrrr deal. I understand that you can technically make any repair item work with BRRR as long as you are all in at 75% of ARV (assuming you’re getting a really g...
Jack Mac connoran
The cost of renovations
There is a house I'm looking at that has been overgrown. I cannot post pictures here but I have pictures of the property.It is a 4 bed 1 bath bungalow. There is no appliances and everything is in need of an update. Th...
Marky Suazo
Property Inspection Report Received
Hi BP quick question: Currently under contract on a property and received the inspection report. A few concerns popped and I'm wondering based on those findings how common is it to ask for a reduced price and/or to fi...