Megan King
How do I learn more about construction?
Sometime in the next few years when equity frees up, I would like to rehab a house. I feel like I need to know more about how houses work in order to do this instead of solely relying on bringing a contractor out. I w...
Matt Brooks
Natural Gas Furnace Risks
Good afternoon BiggerPockets!
I am closing on my second buy and hold property within the next week. Currently the property utilizes Natural Gas for furnace, water heater, oven, and cooktop. The furnace is 18 years old...
Nathan McBride
Proactive gas range replacement?
I had a repairman at one of my properties the other day to look at a gas wall heater. The heater is of 1940s vintage and a big time fire and CO hazard, so now I have some new heaters en route from Amazon to replace al...
Josh Beller
Subway tile vs fiberglass tub/shower
Hey everyone. I'm in the middle of a rehab in Texas. Wondering if it's worth redoing a shower in subway tile or sticking with a fiberglass tub/shower combo. Anyone had better luck with one or the other? I love the lo...
Rick R.
Ripoff AC repair company threating tenant
The A/C unit in my rental froze up one day during peak summer (in July). I was out of town and I authorized my tenants to contact an AC repair company as my regular AC guy had retired.The AC repair company sent a tech...
Luke Jones
HVAC - Raleigh / Durham
Hey Bigger Pockets Community!! Does anyone know of a good HVAC person in the Raleigh or Durham area? I am looking to replace mine in the coming months and received a few quotes from the bigger guys that seem really hi...
Matt Millard
Slow 5 Year Crash Starting Soon!
The current bubble could take 2 paths on this chart — one’s nastier than the other - https://on.mktw.net/2NtcIpqGreat new article from MarketWatch...how are you preparing?What can we do to prepare for 2003 prices &...
Rick Howell
Working with Family: Success or Disaster Waiting to Happen
Aristotle once said, “The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” So how would Aristotle classify the idea of working with family? Is it wise, or just asking for a lot of pain? Only you can deci...
Heidi Gerhardt
Mechanic's Lien on unfinished work, signed contract
My husband and I recently purchased a home to fix up. Due to the home having asepsis, we had the home taken down to the studs. We then hired a company to put up drywall and knock down texture on the walls. I signed a ...
Joshua Graham
HELP! Unusual fix and flip partnership
I'm looking to do a some real estate investing. I met met with a couple of guys last week who are looking to bring on a partner for their new real estate venture. We are looking to fix and flip at this point. My quest...