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I have a question for those of you using the brrrr method. When replacing a kitchen and or bathroom in your property, do you use low, mid, or high grade materials? Does this effect the refi appraisal? Also does anyone...
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Hi all. I have a rental where HVAC needs replacing (central heat and air). I'm considering putting in window AC/Heat units instead of replacing it. My main concern is if the pipes will freeze in winter without thermos...
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Anyone know where to order an IGU (insulated glass unit) replacement for a Vinyl window? I'm in the Chicago area, closer to downtown vs the suburbs. Ideally, I could pick up today.thank you!Rahul
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Dear all!,Does electric fireplace replacement count for repair or improvement?The real question is can I deduct the expense at once or must I depreciate it from tax perspective?Thank you-Alik
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Aside from real estate investments & crowdfunding what are other good & flexible (i.e. not long term hold) options to consider for replacement property for 1031 exchange?
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We have an investment property where some of the property was taken as part of an Eminent Domain. From what I read, we have three years to identify another property to do a like-kind exchange with. Does anyone have ...
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Renovating a 4-unit apartment building here in Kansas City. We have an old bituminous roof, not sure how many layers, and have a few active leaks. Flat roof, ~2000 SF. It looks like the main issues are at pipe boots, ...
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A house I'm looking at has some stress in its internal support and I'm unsure of what's causing the problem. I know basically nothing about this sort of issue. Possible culprits are the house had an addition built o...
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I look at a property today that was perfect. 3 beds 2 baths not everything in my criteria until I got to the fuse box. It has old electrical throughout the whole house. It was kind of a deal breaker for me being as I...
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Just curious if anyone has done this. On my latest rental, the water heater is original, installed in 1997 (contractor's grade, nothing special). I anticipate it will go at some point, and now that I'm in there doing ...