In my 2/1 rental unit, the furnace is very outdated and needed to be replaced.  My home warranty can replace, but does not cover the pipe and duct work.  Since the furnace is located in the basement (not habitable wit...

I bought a property that needed a gas line pressure test. My plumber says they've repaired multiple leaks, but that every time they pressurize the line, a new leak comes up. Now they say to replace the whole line, whi...

I'm doing a flip and the power company said that my meter box need replacement before they put a smart meter in. Other than the cosmetic damage see picture, I don't understand why it need to be replace. Since it is a ...

My tenant's dog damaged the patio french door pretty bad. I have got several contractors coming for quotes. It seems not repairable. I am planning to replace it. Can I deduct the full price of the new door plus the in...

When a tenant reports a stove that has stopped working, is it best to send a repair person or replace? If replacing, do you buy brand new and let the store deliver for you? I’m trying to get away from buying used a...

Hey Folks,I've been looking into the concept of replacing our home mortgage with a fixed rate HELOC as described on sites like Replaceyourmortgage.com.  They want about $2000-2500 for their coaching and information.  ...

Hi All,  I am looking at a property where the garage sill plates are 3/4 % rotted and in need of replacement. Does anyone have experience with this problem. Is it a costly repair or should the garage be demolished? Th...

I need to replace some old windows in a rental property in Morris County. Any suggestions for who to use that would provide decent pricing and quality for an investment property? Also, what have people seen as average...

Hello Everyone,A new real estate investor here from right outside of Boston, MA. Accountant by trade, but real estate has always been my passion and have been doing a lot more self education recently to really figure ...

I am in process of purchasing my first MF house and one of the notable items on the inspection report was the sewer main which is heavily rusted on the exterior.  The inspector was able to scrape off layers when takin...