Bienes Raices
Low pitch roof materials/costs on rentals.
We have a lot of older houses in this area with low pitch roofs.
Does anyone have any experience on the costs/lifespan of roll composition and tar and gravel for a rental?
My understanding is that roll composition i...
Mark Spidell
Roof repair feedback
Has anyone had any experience with a flat roof repair product called Uniflex? Curious of a rough cost per 5 gallon bucket and the amount of coverage. Having some repairs performed on an older flat roof building and ...
Kris L.
Solution for rainwater diversion
I have an interesting issue. I have a 3:12 sloped roof that abuts a nearly flat patio roof. If the wind blows from a certain direction, it allows water to intrude into my patio ceiling. If I could install a gutter ...
Mindy Jensen
What to do with a Mansard Roof?
I found a really ugly house today. Going for half the price per square foot of the rest of the houses in the area. Huge potential, but one of the limiting factors is the Mansard Roof.Have you ever purchased a house an...
John Liebau
BRRRR older converted commercial building triplex
Looking at a deal that is an old brick commercial building converted to a triplex. Have not been in the property yet but I’m assuming it needs a full rehab. It’s about 3,000 square ft with a 2/1 and two 1/1 units. Bui...
Lisa Ferris
home inspection fix: 350 SF flat roof. Does Co. need a permit?
HiI'm selling my home & it is under contract. the inspection said I needed to replace a flat roof over a my living room. if I hire a licensed roofer, can they do it without getting a permit? or would that not be ...
Brandt Tingen
what's the best way to protect a flat roof from heavy snow?
On the NE here and have multiple properties with flat roofs. Could be up to 2ft of wet snow. Any suggestions to prevent roof failure or leaks?
Manuel Sarabia
House with a gravel roof. Do you replace? Tell me everything.
I think the correct term is gravel roof. I've seen it on a lot of the old houses in my area. Anyways, have you bought a house with this type of roof? If so, do you replace or keep? Have you tried both and have seen a ...
Bart Kabore
Investment in Evanston and Chicago Area
Hello BPMy name is Bart and I just closed on my first 2 flat Multifamily home in Evanston using an FHA loan. I am very excited about my new Real Estate Journey. I would like to meet new people who invest in the Chicag...
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...