Joe P.
Plumbing issues - two different backflow valves failing!
One of my properties is in a combined sewer system. Whenever it has rained, and it has rained extensively here in PA/NJ, the original backflow valve installed was failing.I had my plumber who I trust install a new bac...
Luca Shaw
Providing A/C or let tenants provide
Hello,
Have a 2/2 with no AC in southern California. Options are either to:
1. Install window AC/portable AC in the 2 rooms. Cost probably <=$~1k. cheap up front and low cost maintainence.2. Have HVAC co instal...
Christian Bors
Horrible work or not a concern? (Rubber roof)
hello,Below are pictures of a sunroom roof a contractor installed at one of my properties. From the inside of the sunroom, the work looks terrific. However, yesterday I got on top of the roof and I found a rather la...
Vamsee Lella
Security System for the house
Hello BP - I am currently working on a house in a rough neighborhood that needs some repairs. The plan is to turn it into a Rental. There are materials and tools inside the house and I want to make sure the investmen...
James H.
Cost to Install Tile
We are in the middle of a rehab and have decided to install wood look-alike tile or engineered hardwood. The quotes I am getting for both are about the same - $12 - $14 per square foot, including materials. We have...
Jake Chial
baluster Spacing over 4"
I purchased a house a few months ago. I'm just about done and getting it ready to list. The last thing I was debating about is the baluster spacing. Back when the house was built it was up to code at 6". Mine measure ...
Andy K
How to keep rental safe in a bad neighborhood?
Hi all,
We have a rental property in a not-so-good neighborhood. Didn't realize at the time of buying it that it was quite a rough neighborhood. The last 2 times that the home has been vacant during tenant tu...
Jay Gray
Installing mobile home in residential area Vs. new construction of small home?
I was thinking about this the other daythere are tons of very cheap (sometimes even "free") mobile homes available from families inheriting them who basically just want to get rid of the monthly park fee (rent) ASAP. ...
Kosh Vokter
Tenant issues paying rent
The tenants renewed their rental agreement for 11 more months. before they renewed their lease, they guaranteed paying rents wouldn't be a problem. Per the agreement, rents are due 1st of the month, and are considered...
Mitch Dowler
Tenant asking for phone lines for DSL?
I have a duplex building I purchased in 2005. It is a pristine building that I update between every tenant and most of my tenants stay two years or more. I have a you lower twenties couple I recently rented to and the...