I have a condo in Washington DC and water damage from rain somehow leaked into my unit and damaged the floors.  This was six months ago.  The association fixed the problem causing the water to enter the building, but ...

I recently purchased a fixer upper that I will use as a vacation home. I won't be there in the winter and want to protect my water pipes. The plan is to remove the water meter each fall, blow out the pipes with an ...

Hello BP! Long time lurker first time poster, I love you all for all the things I've learned from this community over these months, but now I need your help. We are buying a first home near the Austin area of Texas, f...

Yes, the Toledo city council passed a new lead paint ordinance which will take effect in 365 days. This is not the end but only the beginning of the new ordinance which applies to rental SFH, 1-4 units and day cares a...

I am in process of purchasing a turnkey property (built 1969, 3 bed/2 bath for $139k.)  The inspection report came back with some minor findings. There is a structural finding: "Unusual settling cracks and significant...

I'm hoping someone here has some insight into the market in west Texas, specifically Pecos and Reeves county.  I have been offered an investment opportunity that cash flows very well on a new construction duplex.  Bui...

Hello guys. I haven't been here lately since I'm spending all my time fixing the house I just bought. So I'm doing the bathroom wiring today and I came upon a few things that surprised me wiring wise. I'll try to add ...

I have a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit with a short water heater under the kitchen counter. The tenant is saying that the water heater is making some water noises. I previously discovered some condensation related moistu...

I have a property with a lake view and No fence. A agent reached out wondering if I would be open to a fence 3" to 4" tall being installed for the tenant (her son and 2 roommates) at their expense. Said reason is for ...

Greetings- I am looking for advice or a recommendation concerning the very high cost to upgrade water service in Chicago. Inspectors are aggressively insisting on upgraded service in many cases where it is not needed....