Had tree cut down but stump remains. Im told stump grinder can be rented and not difficult to operate. Is this true?  Can anyone tell me cost and how long it will take me to rid this stump. Its 20inch diameter with sp...

There is a tree within five feet of a property I have under contract. It's got a noticeable lean to it and the unanimous advice I've received is to remove it. However, what is more concerning to me is whether it is im...

I need a little advice here. I have a long term tenant who I inherited when I purchased the property he has always called us whenever there was an issue (A/C not working, Broken window, toilet not working etc) Well la...

Perhaps I'm putting the cart before the horse here because we just went under contract...We just went under contract for a 24 unit apartment complex, six units in each of the four buildings.  Six of the apartment were...

So folks I saw a property I love but some home I heard front the neighbor there may be some plumbing issues. Upon review of the home there is a large tree 4 steps away from the front entrance. I believe the roots are ...

Hi all, 
Context: I’m just starting real estate investing this year and just bought a 1955 SFH in a B/C neighborhood in Chicago. I had a sewer inspection done before closing that showed tree roots and quoted me aroun...

I have a rental that has had 3-4 backups.  They augered it and found signifant roots each time.  I am trying to think of the most cost effective way to deal with this to prevent fututre back ups.  I have seen quotes a...

What sort of material should be used for the sewer line running from the house out to the city main? Cast iron? Clay? I need to have this replaced soon. Any suggestions on things to consider or make sure that I have i...

Just curious on how many of you do sewer line televising while in your 10 day inspection period when buying a new property? If you do not I just wanted to share my experience with you to encourage you to do so. To sta...

Hi all,I have a walkway to my house that has been raised due to tree roots growing underneath it. I am getting someone to chop off the tree real soon, but I wonder about the walkway itself. When I rent out the house t...