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Robert Broadie NEW ROOF?
22 February 2015 | 3 replies

I just purchased a home in a good neighborhood that I am flipping.  There are no leaks in the roof, however, it appears to be about 15 years old.  There is limited discoloration in areas.  I want to know whether is wi...

Jason Barr What do I need to know about boilers?
1 January 2017 | 3 replies

I'm considering a 12-unit property that has the heat type listed as Hot Water/Steam.  I assume this is a boiler.  What is the 10,000 foot view of these type of heat systems?Are there different types?  Obviously I'll h...

Mike Hare Rochester City Neighborhood Recommendations
5 December 2017 | 11 replies

Hello Upstate/Western NYers,

Curious where folks are investing in the Rochester city area. Looking to stay away from tough areas of drugs/thugs, but seeking neighborhoods with some upside growth to them.

Any thought...

Account Closed To Replace the Roof or Not?
1 March 2020 | 37 replies

I had 4 different roofing companies assess the roof of my long term rental. All but 3 have recommended replacing the roof completely. It already has 2 layers of shingles, needs a cricket for the add-on chimney, new pi...

Adah N. Which Two Will Fetch a Higher Return?
3 April 2023 | 18 replies

If your budget will only allow 2 of these, which two will command a higher rent in your B-/C+ class neighborhood LTR rental?A. Remove carpets on stairs, hallway and bedrooms, replace with LVPB. Tiled backsplash and gr...

Abby S. Chicago basement ceiling height: 7'6" or 7'?
15 June 2024 | 8 replies

I have a non conforming basement unit in a legal 3 flat. The ceilings in the basement are a hair over 7' (full size door fits), and trying to understand whether to duplex down my first floor unit and go from 3/1 to 4/...

Travis Hewlett Soundproofing a Basement Suite
24 February 2020 | 10 replies

Hello BP,I have a 1969 Bungalow with a basement suite downstairs. We are currently living upstairs and have tenants in the suite. The upstairs has original hardwood that I re-finished and oiled. The floor has been pre...

Ann KESSEL Roofing prices in Dallas
25 January 2017 | 6 replies

I don't think this goes against forum rules hopefully-can any Dallas investors tell me what you are paying per square for roofing?  Thinking of getting some bids from contractors over there for my Fort Worth property....

Naila T. To spend or not to spend
5 December 2023 | 3 replies

Hi everyone, I bought this house a month ago and I have had to spend so much on repairs ever since. In preparation for winter here in CT I had someone inspect the roof and they found missing shingles. As I understand ...

Michael Kazee Issues to tackle and issues to not tackle.
30 August 2007 | 1 reply

Hey all I am a rehabber and I am constatly looking at houses and in my area most are 50-140 years old. There are many times things like new roofs, windows, flooring, cabinets, drywall and things like that I don't mind...