Curtis Moe
Repair or replace roof?
Hi Friends,My rental's roof is leaking above the carport. I have received bids on just repairing the low slope area where the leak is, and bids on the whole roof.Some of the contractors said the granule content on my...
Tiffany M.
Water damage deal breaker or no?
I’ve found an ideal 3bed/2bath home in the Memphis area that I would like to purchase and renovate. I’ve looked at the comps, rental estimates, neighborhood demographics and everything so far looks good! My only conce...
Ryan Byrne
What Style is this House / Fourplex?
I am hoping a contractor can share some knowledge here. I am interested in this property:[IMG]http://i59.tinypic.com/2jadutv.jpg[/IMG] http://i59.tinypic.com/2jadutv.jpgWhat style would you call this house with the bo...
Marina Loos
Insurance or public adjuster
Hi EveryoneA few years ago I purchased a duplex with a roof that was about 10 years old. The inspection didn't show any issues and I didn't have a single issue until last year when we had a major storm that caused a h...
George Gray
Estimating Shortcuts
I thought some of the newer folks might find this thread helpful. Experienced rehabbers please add to the thread. We may all take away something new. These are a few of the shortcuts I have learned over the years:
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Nate Mao
I see someone mention construciton , vacant and rehab policy?
What is the main difference? My insurance agent told me they are different and they have they those policy in place.
My question is if I bought a Construction policy? does it mean i have to build a new construction o...
Andrew Joseph
Roof Sag in Flip - Inspection Issue
I just purchased a brick bungalow built in the 1920's. When reviewing the purchase further, I noticed that the roof had significant deflection (approx 6"-8"). When getting in the attic, none of the rafters are br...
Adam L.
First house hack - how do I get this property inspected?
I went out to view a 'short sale' duplex property for my first house hack and it has potential to be a good deal. I have the following hurdles and would appreciate any advice!
1) The property has two units: 5 and 6. ...
Anthony Ramirez
Is Adding Solar Panels to Your Duplex and ADU in LA County a Smart Investment?
As a landlord, I am committed to improving my rental property while also being environmentally conscious. Installing solar panels and a new roof seems like an attractive option to achieve both of these goals. Currentl...
Chanté Owens
Buying half of a Duplex?
Hi BP Contributors!I had a question about something I've seen posted a few times about people purchasing 1/2 of a Duplex. Is that common? I thought in general, that when purchasing a Duplex it was for both sides, but ...