Priya Thomas
Plan to add a room - Framing Help needed
We are planning to add about 400 sft suite. Though we can finish most of the interior work, we are skeptical about foundation and framing. How do we go about it? We might be willing to hire a professional for this wor...
Dominic Jacquot
Subdividing a unit into two average costs?
Hello, Im planning on purchasing a duplex with 2 large units and subdivide those 2 units into 4 to turn the duplex into a fourplex. Right now im only trying to do the math on this idea but I have no idea of what to ex...
Kenneth Peagler
Should I Try to Fix This Myself or Call a Pro?
Apparently, my ceiling became cracked. It's made of plaster. One never done anything like this but I often have more time to fix things when necessary. Should I hire a pro of try to do this myself? Any tips would b...
Michael Plante
How to create a buzz when selling or renting a property
How to create a strong sense of urgency 1. Take photos AND a video of your property. The video can simply be a variety of pictures. BUT it should show life experiences of your property. Eg if you have an outdoor si...
Daniella Spears
Home Inspection for rental?
I have a long term tenant and I have a feeling they are not keeping the home in the best conditions. Last time I was there, there was spegitti sauce on ceiling, the walls were covered in crayons. I am planning on no...
Tom R.
Removing wallpaper and paint questions.
A house I will likely be placing a bid on Monday has ugly torn wallpaper which will need to be removed. I have experience removing wallpaper with a wet sponge and scraper as a kid and it was a nightmare. I will be p...
Rachel (Raquel) Hart
Foundation Issue Found - should I buy it???
Hi everyone,I just opened escrow for a single family home (two story, split level) in San Diego and during inspections yesterday some serious issues with the raised foundation were found, the house is partially on a ...
Gavin Jones
House Flipping for someone without a knowledge base of construction.
Hi all,
I am a beginner real estate agent and would love to get into flipping houses or fixing them up and making them rentals. My problem is that I don't know anything about the actual repair process so it scares me...
Maher Bateh
plaster walls...HELP!!
What advise can be given to an older house with plastered walls? Should I just paint over it? sand down? Can I put sheet rock over it? PLEASE HELP!
Jo Ballagh
Tenant Cat Fight Getting Out Of Control
Hi fellow landlords! My google searches are getting me nowhere.I have a four plex. The walls are extremely thin thanks to a really bad builder/inspector and my lack of insulation knowledge. That being said, my tenants...