Pouya Banki
Roof leak issues
Hi,I've had several roof leak issues just in the past 1 month. How should I screen roofing companies if I want to replace the entire roof? What are the criteria I should be looking in the material they use, etc.? Also...
Bethany Shipman
dying friend has a vacant house- want to help
I have an older single friend who went out of town to visit family for a few months, and while she was gone she had a brain tumor diagnosed and has been told she has maybe 2 years to live. She isn't planning to come h...
Kimberly T.
Tenant slipping on carpeted stairs
Our PM told us that one of our tenants said she has been slipping on the stairs. She asked if she should get a runner rug to put on the stairs, or if there's a better solution. The carpet is still fairly new, so it's ...
Alison M.
How to Widen a Staircase?
Hi all, I looked at a rehab candidate yesterday, an old rowhouse in NE DC. I like the property and will make an offer but I am stumped about how to estimate widening the staircase to the basement. First to clari...
Luc T.
Another carpet question
Hello all, I have searched the forums and know that most of you do not recommend carpets for your rentals and I completely agree. However, I have a townhome with an existing laminate flooring on the first floor livin...
Ryan Arthurton
Flooring for a 4 Unit Apt Bldg
Flooring for a 4 Unit Apt Bldg Getting ready to gut the entrance, stairs, and landings of a new property. I can't decide what type of flooring to put down. We are in Rochester, NY and we get a fair amount of snow du...
Seth Levey
Would you eliminate stairs to add a bedroom?
I have a large SFH with 3 bed/1bath/living room/kitchen upstairs and 2bed/1 bath/living room/kitchen downstairs. The downstairs is mostly above grade and has a separate entrance. There is an interior staircase connect...
Roberto Moita
Novation Agreements risks and liability
Anyone using Novation agreements to secure deals? If so, what are the positive and negative side of using a Novation agreement. I’ve heard of investors doing major renovations under a Novation agreement. I think that’...
Anne Donohue
Ice as slip/fall risk in eastern WA
Hi,I have a primary residence in a cold climate that I want to eventually turn into a rental property. Both the front doorstep and back porch are very slippery when ice forms. The front steps have no grip/texture and ...
Nancy Zhao
Engineered vs Laminate
What do you guys do for flooring on nicer(750k+) flips? I generally use budget engineered hardwood(~$4/sqft, 6-7" wide, 3/8" thick) for everything but after spending almost two weeks trying to match stair treads with ...