Asim R.
RedFin experience. Am I being unreasonable?
Hi,
I'm a newbie, who is closing on his first home (personal residence). I am using RedFin as a buyer's agent, as I was enticed by the money back (lower buyer's commission) towards my closing costs.
Background:
The...
Ian K.
What to charge for oil stain on trex deck?
Tenants left this stain on an elevated trex deck. How would you handle this? I can see replacing the boards that are stained or is it possible to caculate the replacement cost of the full deck minus depreciation due...
Alex Maclagan
Whats your best method for removing wallpaper?
I just bought a rental property and in the kitchen they have two layers of wallpaper. I've tried using DIF and water and I've tried using downey and water. What method does everyone use to remove wallpaper in their ho...
Ryan Sauer
First time landlord as of Friday. Tax questions. Any tips?
Hello everyone,I became a landlord for the first time ever on Friday. My property is a 4-plex in Welland, all units 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a basement. Each unit is fully rented, so I provided each tenant with a new...
Lisa Kattenhorn
Lead and Asbestos Removal
Hi everyone,At a recent Mass Landlords meeting in Worcester, the presenter said that to get a rental unit deleaded is running about 8-10k these days. Has that been people's experiences in the Boston area too? Any su...
Ronnie Boyd
old wall paper, paint over or remove?
If I paint over old wallpaper and cut the seams and repair and use a oil base if that easier than removing the wallpaper.What do you any of you suggest? Thanks
Daniel Pitner
Hot Water Crisis: Low water pressure and spotty heat
The house that my wife and I currently live in will be a short term rental within the next few months, however we have one big issue: I can't solve our hot water crisis!
About 6 months ago our water heater worked ver...
Amir Saeed
Questions on the Backyard. Please assist
I have a Row House in Baltimore, MD that I am rehabbing. The rehab is going fine with the exception of the backyard. My plan is to sell the row house after everything is complete. So far the rehab has taken most of my...
Dee Smithly
Inspection results- should we walk away?
Hello- We just got our home inspection done for our first time home and here are the major issues that our inspector identified. Since it is sellers market, we are already paying way over the listing price. Would you ...
Svetlana Kazantseva
Buying the first property (out of state, unseen) - advice needed!
Hi BP community! I have gathered the courage to make on offer on my first investment property. The deal seems good:
Good B+ area in Columbia, SC suburb, great schools, 3 bed 2 bath, needs some cosmetic work (repaint ...