Michael Baum
Schlage Encode lock, interesting issue
Hey everyone. I am just curious for those that have a Schlage Encode lock, have you seen it start going online and offline, especially during very cold weather.The weather at the lakehouse had been in the -15 to -25 r...
Patti Connolly
Looking for a Letter Template on proper AC installation
Not all of our properties have central AC and most tenants will be starting to put out their window AC units in a few weeks when things heat up here in Pennsylvania. Once about 10 years ago our tenant did not instal...
Bernie Huckestein
Best way to insulate from the outside
Recently moved to FL and will rehab my first house in this climate. 1,200 sq ft house with 0 exterior wall insulation and NO vapor barrier. The inside of the exterior walls are in good shape and have considerable de...
Mike Woo
Pre-Fab/Modular Construction
Hello All,
Has anyone had any experience building with pre-fab or modular construction? There are new pre-fab firms doing exciting stuff with innovative designs:
http://methodhomes.net/
http://www.projectfrog.com/
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Paul Neubecker
Capitalizing vs Deducting the cost of a new roof
Hi,I purchased a SFH for rental purposes that needed a new roof. I spent $10k putting the new roof on and have been discussing its treatment with my accountant. Seems like he is of the opinion it should be added to th...
Silvia B.
Pool repair question
I just bought a REO home and am making my list of things to be repaired and improved. My question is: the home has an inground pool with vinyl liner. This liner is 13 yrs old and is patched beyond repair. The liner ab...
John Conlon
Moving to North Carolina from NJ, worth it?
Hey guys! John here from NJ. My family is planning on moving to Franklin County area (preferably Franklinton/Louisburg) in the coming months. This is a big move for us since it's our first out of state. We love NJ but...
Brandon Gale
How do you handle guests that try to squeeze money out of you?
We had a guest who just checked into our Pigeon Forge, TN Cabin. The fireplace needs some repairs to the lining that wont be done for a few weeks so we have an automated message that goes out to guests just before che...
Sebastien Beauboeuf
Do you use an 'age' rule of thumb when buying in Chicago?
Planning on buying and holding a 2 to 4 unit next year and house hack on the North side of Chicago for my first deal. I realized that most of the buildings I've looked at have garden/basement/in-law units (so below gr...
Sal Souza
Bought first rental in Kansas City, MO
Hello All,Just joined BP a couple months and happy to say I have purchased my first rental property in Kansas City, MO. I found a great realtor, lender, property manager, etc. I'm feeling a little down though becaus...