Nikhil Mande
Due diligence while buying house built in the 1970s
Hi all, thinking of buying a property in Dallas, TX area built in 1972. I haven't bought a property of this age before. Trying to do all the usual due diligence. Looking for advice on what all factors to consider espe...
Ricardo G.
do i need to be present on a city gas line pressure test inspection?
or can I just leave everything hooked up andthe gauge connected to the main line, so that the inspector can see there's no leaks. I got the permit as a homeowner, because I'm not a licensed plumber. Thanks. San Anto...
Garry Martin
Propriety evaluation question
I purchased a two family in August of last year. I rented the second unit two months ago and now I am finding it has a break in the sewer line. I had a propriety inspector go over the place, plus I tested the drain...
Wave Taylor
Question about Possible water leak in an upstairs unit
I am looking at a 2 unit property in a nice area. Asking price $69,000. Offered $72,000. My real estate agent informed me that she received an addendum from the seller's agent, indicating that the water in the upsta...
Chris A.
Guidance: Exploring Distressed Home Sale in Dallas/FW Area
Seeking advice on this situation. Our home has significant foundation issues. Had the top engineer in the area out last year and he said that while the issue was fixable ("but will be expensive") - he felt that the cu...
Andy K
Urgent question - Opinion on installing PEX piping
We have a rental property in the Inland Empire in So Cal and the tenant living there was getting very high water bills for the past few months. When they called the utility company last week, they were told there c...
Jeff Costa
Black Friday 2022 deal posting megathread
Black Friday is almost here! Did you find a deep discount on a TV for your STR? Or a smart thermostat for your LTR duplex? Or a cookware set for your MTR? Post it here, and help your fellow BP community members save m...
Kellan P.
Save on your water bill - Find toilet leaks with food colouring
Quick tip - put a drop of food colouring in the the toilet's tank and see if the colour comes through to the bowl after 30min. If it does, you have a leak.http://www.wikihow.com/Detect-Toilet-Leaks
Jorge Aguirre
Inspection found gas leak in the basement.
Hi everyone,I am in the process of buying my first rental property. Hooray! I have been trying to get one since April but the market is red hot and I had lost close bidding wars up until now.Our offer was accepted and...
Shailesh L.
Home Inspector for STR investment
I'm in the process of buying a short term rental investment property in Citrus ridge Kissimmee near Disney area. Does anyone have a recommendation for home inspector from the area ?