Got a call from my property manager for a SFH I own in Dallas area saying there's a foundation issue. Here's the email he sent me:"I received the report back today and the vendor has reported that there are signs of f...

I just wanted to share a recent project that I've just wrapped up.  This is a ~10-acre subdivision in a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb.  It is complete with 18-lots, roughly 0.3-0.5 acre lots.  I was the civil engineer (not...

Hi all, my LTR (Boston, built in the 1930's) has some cracks in the basement walls that I didn't think were too serious (owned for 10y, some water and flaking but mostly dry). A new owner in the condo building is worr...

Hello fellow investors.  I'm looking to build a single-family house in Miami and interviewing architects.  The plan is to build a modern two-story 3200 sq ft house, 4 BD, 4.5 BH house with a garage.  The architectural...

Im having lots of drainage/foundation issues at one of my properties in Buffalo, NY.Recently ive found out that due to water/drainage issues i now have water inside the concrete block that needs to be drained and on t...

In February of this year, I purchased a house in St. Petes, which requires a full gut reno.  (My goal is to then rent it long term or mid term). I hired someone who presented himself as GC and told me that it will be ...

I have recently done foundation repair for my rental property that I bought just recently. I paid cash for the house, and my goal is to refinance it in the next couple of months.Do you recommend hiring an engineer to ...

I'm a Junior in college at the University of Michigan studying engineering. While engineering is my profession, real estate is my passion. I'm planning on spending this summer in Denver as well as moving there when I ...

What is the best route to go for a house that is cracking in the back half? I know my house is settling. How do I go about fixing this? Do I call an engineer? What will something like that cost? 

I suspect I need to have some foundation work done. But I don't want to first call a company and tell me I need a bunch of piers and take their word for it. Who would you call to get an unbiased opinion and suggestion...