Christopher Lombardi
Twin Cities Investing
I'm a PA and NJ investor and spend a lot of time in the twin cities with in laws. I was considering getting started investing in Minnesota, and in Saint Paul in particular but was wondering what the laws are like reg...
Sylvia B.
To caulk or not to caulk
When installing a tub with surround such as this one should one caulk the joint between the surround and the tub?I've always seen it caulked, but a plumber told me that doing so is actually counterproductive and encou...
Jeff Cook
501 (c) (3)
Hey,
I am getting ready to close on a property in Chewelah, WA. The property is a mountain that is to become a land trust for a yet to be established 501 (c) (3) organization. The objective is to restore the natura...
Mike Romanowski
Our 2nd Flip in Sioux Falls, SD
My wife and I are real estate investors in Sioux Falls, SD. My is also a realtor licensed in SD. Here is the story and some before and after pictures of our 2nd non-owner occupied flip. The first one was several ye...
James H.
Cracked Concrete Porch
The front porch / raised patio to my 1950's rental with a pier and beam foundation made of concrete and is cracked and actually depressed downward in the middle a couple inches. The floor level is about equal to that ...
Shuai Zeng
Any of you test for asbestos, or just go ahead and start?
Going to start a renov in couple of week, I have no ideal it has asbestos or not. When you guys DIY, do you guys test for it? No wall knock down, just old hardwood floor change, and maybe bathroom remodel.
Chad Busby
Flooring Choices for a really basic fix and flip...Factory Seconds Engineered Hardwood?
My wife and I are starting our first ever fix and flip! This is a minor job (paint, drywall repair, removing mirrored wall and wallpaper and flooring). The kitchen is very dated, but in excellent repair, so we thoug...
Xin Z.
Change the lock of my property
Hi all,I have a question regarding my rental property that I just bought from HUD. After the property was closed, I went on a business trip and did not have a chance to change the lock yet. When I returned from my t...
Beverly Buella
Philadelphia general contractor recommendations
Hi there,Can anyone recommend a general contractor in the Philadelphia area? I am looking to flip a house in East Falls and want to see if I can be within the seller's asking price based on an estimate of the work ne...
Jenna Bamlet
Property manager gone wrong
Hello BP friends. I'm posting for some advice. I entered into a contract with a property manager.. long story short (if you want more details just ask) my PM terminated the contract via text. PM words "You are release...