Meaghan OBrien
Should I get a lead inspection?
Hello, I am in the process of purchasing a condo in New Hampshire as an investment. It was built in 1973. I have been asked to sign a lead warning statement where I can choose to waive my rights to an inspection or ha...
John Daniels
Rehabbing smoker house
Hi All,
I have a house to rehab that is 1600 sqft and the occupants were heavy smokers. Walls look yellow and kitchen and dining room are wood panelling. I have been reading through the post here about rehabbing a ...
Mike M.
Most durable paint for high moisture bathroom/steam room?
Hi all,What do you recommend as the most durable type of paint for a high moisture room such as a steam shower and or sauna? I was looking and saw a couple of recommendations. Benjamin Moore has an Aura paint, and the...
Gaurav Mehta
Getting rid of smoke smell
Hi,
Just closed on a single family house in San Jose on a trustee sale. The owner was smoking inside the house so there a very strong odor. I have to take out everything anyway (carpet, kitchen, flooring, bathrooms e...
Jake Andronico
Reglazing tile vs. replacing tile - what are your thoughts? (Before + After Pics)
I have 2 SFR's that I rent to students in Reno, NV. They are older 1970's homes, and it would be very costly to fully redo the bathrooms. So, I opted for a reglazing of the shower tile for now. The individual that did...
Roger S.
Best value and quality interior paint?
Hi, Wondering what you guys think is the best interior paint for value and coverage? I'm getting tired of being told, "yeah, it covers great" and then finding after 2 coats it still looks like crap.
Catherine Ding
Turning over a rental unit with a smoker
Hi BP! I’m a new investor, looking at a potential duplex of 2601 sqft total (3 bed/1 bath each unit). The downstairs tenant has been there for about 10 years and is a smoker. Does anyone have any insights of how much ...
Tadas Bendaravicius
How To Protect Yourself From Lead Law When Acquiring New Rental Property
Hello fellow real estate investors,
I wanted to share some important information about the lead-based paint laws in Massachusetts. If you're new to investing, this is crucial knowledge that could save you from legal ...
John Collins
Solution for outdoor brick staining
Don't think the HOA will allow me to paint it outright, where brick is same color as grout. I would have to stain brick by brick to darken color and do away with fading of existing 25 year old brick. What is the best ...
Bryce Jamison
Best Way to Get Smoke Smell Out of House?
Hi All!What's the best way to get smoke smell out of a house? We've replaced the carpets and painted, and I'm going to get the air ducts thoroughly cleaned. I've also wiped down all the surfaces in the house to get of...