Jeff J.
Getting rid of smoke smell in a carpet?
We just turned an apartment previously occupied by a heavy smoker. We primed and repainted the whole place and washed the carpet (tide and bleach) but there is still a smoke smell probably from the carpet (and maybe ...
Cody F.
Carpet remediation, bring it back to life one more time!
Anyone know how to bring carpet back to life one more time? We just had an eviction and these people spilled kool aid, candle wax, and probably a million other things over it. It's matted down and looks like a mess. ...
Jarrid Perusse
Asking for a friend; Getting house rent ready
I bought a house 2.5 yrs ago near DT Orlando, house is a 2/2 & 1/1 duplex, and up to now I have mostly been renting it out to friends as it is also currently my primary residence. That being said I am ready to mov...
Michael Egan
Finding off market properties?
I keep hearing all about how the best deals are off market. But, obviously, they are hard to find by virtue of being off market. How do you all find good off market deals? Is there a way to efficiently learn about the...
Bienes Raices
Patching hole under bathroom sink
There are some small holes under the bathroom sink. It's one of those cheap vanities that's made of particle board (or maybe just wood?--not sure). Can this be taped and spackled the same way as drywall? Or is there a...
Nick Seginowich
Rehab on a 1920's house
I recently found a 2100sqft, single family home built in 1925, in a great area with some really good numbers. I'm just a little unsure of the rehab as it should need a fairly extensive one. I'm working with a contract...
Bobby Balow
Need opinions! 4-Plex in Great location - foundation problems
We found a great, recently redone 4-plex in a location that our property manager says is ideal. The sale is as is and will be our first long-distance property that we will not see before placing an offer. We found out...
Rene Araguz
About to close on my first house and it has foundation problems.
I’m not sure if I should close on the house. It has foundation problems and the seller said he would not pay for the foundation repairs even if it only needs little repairs. It’s my first house so I’m not sure if I sh...
Vern M.
Lessons learned from the eviction that didn't happen
so, this was my first eviction in dc. I get to the house with a copy of the keys and new locksets. The eviction crew met me at the house at 9am, as scheduled. While there, I saw the tenants moving bags and boxes out. ...
Beth Phariss
Financing with Foundation Issues
I know it is fairly common in the Austin area to deal with foundation issues. I have the money for the repairs and the down payment. Is it possible to get financing with a foundation repair allowance of some sort, o...