Jeremy Bartlett
Holes in baseboard heating = foundation water drainage?
The past couple of weeks have been... educational... I am a new landlord, just purchased and occupy a 4plex. Tenants in one of my units were gone for a week and came back to standing water in two of their bedrooms. We...
Elie Skaf
Vacant home insurance for a flip in Montreal area
Hello fellow Canadian investors, I am about to close on my first flip in Laval, Quebec and was wondering if any of you had suggestions for finding a decent insurance company that will provide insurance for a vacant pr...
James Bell
Free energy conservation?
One of my tenants gave me a form from a non-profit here in the San Francisco Bay area offering free energy conservation measures to low-income tenants. It includes measures such as weatherization, new windows, or a fu...
Account Closed
The Impact of Urbanization on Real Estate
The American Dream used to constitute getting married, moving to the suburbs and buying a single-family home for a growing family. But today's generation has forged a new path. For the first time in history, more than...
Rich Riesmeyer
DIY crawlspace encapsulation
Bought my first rental about 4 years ago. When we had our initial termite inspection, they recommended we install gravel and drains in the crawlspace along with a sump pump. That helped, but, this being South Ca...
Seth Willis
Rehab loan on abandoned house.
Hello,I have come across a completely abandoned homes (abanonded in 2006) so I assume we can all gather up that it'll need a full rehab inside and out. I haven't yet obtained the title but I am working towards it. My ...
Steven Gurrola
Tattoo. Bad idea?
Hey Bp members! My uncle passed away recently and I want to get a tattoo he had which was a cross on his right arm. Do you feel like this would be a bad move? The cross would be up pretty high towards my shoulder, and...
Jennifer Buchholz
Stone Basement Leaking - how to remedy
Hi All, I live in CT which = basements. I am looking at buying a house built in 1920 as a rental- it will cash flow well - it has a stone basement and it is damp - no big puddles or running water, but the walls are o...
Rex Pena
Memphis turn key Properties
A big Hi to everyone........its my first day here.........and have got my first questions..............am looking to invest in turnkey properties in MemphisMemphis. What are the best areas(zipcodes) for good cash flow...
Thomas Kwan
Need help on estimating rehab cost in San Jose
Hi thereI am looking at a San Jose property where it needs major repair. Is it fair to assume $250 per sqft be the cost? What is the best, avg, worst scenario?Also wonder how long will it take to get expansion permits...