M Lindgren
Breaking basement floor to install new drain/sanitary line
I recently had a sanitary line fail under the basement floor. The plumber wanted an extra $2500 to break up the floor and dig the trench. I told him I would do that part to save the $$$. I did it the old fashioned ...
Jean Bolger
What to do with ugly fiberglass carport cover?
You know the kind I'm talking about- 1960's metal frame with the yellowed corrugated translucent stuff on top.
Mine is BIG, runs the entire side of the house (12' wide by 36' long) and the fiberglass sheeting is...
Kenneth LaVoie
Approached by lease purchase buyer
I was recently approached by a company locally here in maine called Mynt Investments. They want to buy any of my plus 5 units via 2-3 year lease purchase (required to buy vs. option to buy). I have a copy of their agr...
Alex Hernandez
Roof replacement cost - Los Angeles
I have a property in South LA that has reported roof leaks. I’ve sent 3 companies so far to inspect the roof for repair and all 3 have informed me it is unrepairable and must be replaced completely.My question is appr...
Forrest Williams
Cost for converting a 2 unit to a 3 unit
I'm looking at lots of 2 flats in the western suburbs, and was wondering what people's experiences have been with legally converting 2 units to 3. Several of the buildings I've looked at have a basement unit that some...
Michael D'Alessandro
Need Help! Eviction Deal?!?!
Hello BP community! Hope everyone is doing well and had a great holiday weekend! My partner and I found a pretty solid deal on the MLS that we want to pursue, but we now have some reservations. I have my RE license an...
Angela Smith
Basement drain to a dry well that has collapsed
I have a 1940s property that had a toilet overflow when nobody was home. The water drained through the floor to the basement and there is now standing water in the basement. This house has a drain in the center of t...
Erin Thompson
Chalmette, La New Construction Single Family Flip
Has anyone done any new construction in Chalmette? I have a lot there right now and looking to build and sell. Looking to build a 3-4 bedroom 2 bath house between 1600-1700 sqft. Any inputs on a breakdown of cost wo...
Alan Walker
Rain Gutters are the Sexiest Thing To Buy This Fall
Well, we've made it, another fall in Utah. And its lasted longer than 2 weeks, which is a win.A lot of people have asked me why gutters are so important, especially in fall. Next to replacing a roof, gutters are about...
Kyle M.
Negotiating Home Inspection Repair
So I got a home inspection last week. There were a number of minor repairs that will be made by the seller. However, there is one larger issue that the seller says is fine.The kitchen tile floor seems to be not leve...