Marian Smith
Payback on wall retexture? 40 year old light stipple to knockdown
Does paying someone to blow new knockdown on ceilings and walls make a big enough difference to justify the cost? The current texture is not in bad shape, just dated. It is a 1970's house on acreage with a pool so i...
Sam Abe
Plumbing Issue with plumber threating
I own a property in Los Angeles which has had plumbing issue with water flowing back from the toilets and this issue has been going on occasionally since last year. I spent 7000$ initially to change the plumbing line ...
Linda Reid
Landlord issues ,How do I confront him ?
If it's not in my lease should I have to pay for unexpected expenses?Like paying to clean out septic tank because it was full and over flowed into my house and it took my landlord a month to get someone out to do it.h...
Rebecca Cohen
Sewer backup from wet wipes -$450 to clear it out
I have a duplex that just cost me $450 to get the sewer line cleared out from excessive use of wet wipes. The water backed up into the washers in the basement and i had to have the sewer line cleared and the water cle...
Jane A.
Rotted wood repair
Hi DIY experts. I have a spot of rotten wood and I could not replace it without running a huge project so I need a quick fix - how to help this spot which already started to rot. Well, first of all I need to keep wat...
Arta Montero
Preferred number of bedrooms per unit
I am looking into buying a multi family property and for some reason I think that 2 bedroom units can be in higher demand since I am thinking they can re rented by single people, married couples and possibly couples w...
Bobbie Dancy
How to create a BRRRR machine?
Wanted to know how to create a BRRRR machine. The recommended amount of money. I just start back working a 9-5 to position to have income and support for mortgages. My idea is to move from a 9-5 to have hard money len...
John Collins
Downdraft stoves gone out of style?
Need a new stove put in.The existing system is downdraft but I don't see anything decent below $1400 and options are limited. I know they are less efficient than the overhead fans but this house was installed with one...
Ara Abrahamian
LVP or Ceramic Tile in Kitchen?
We’re starting a remodel of a rental apt and considering using LVP for the first time. Typically, we do ceramic tile in kitchens/baths and laminate floors in common areas and bedrooms. Was looking for some input befor...
Jerrold Stallworth
Can an entire neighborhood or community be overprice or underpriced?
Hi all,
I once heard a seasoned investor say that a particular neighborhood in Chicago is overpriced now. This neighborhood, Bronzeville, has lots of brown and greystone buildings that were very cheap a decade or so...