Troy Sheets
HVAC 3rd floor cooling problems
On a 3 story house (plus basement), how do you adequately cool the third floor if the air handler is in the basement? It's been my experience that most forced air systems never seem to adequately cool the 3rd floor...
Derek Carroll
Wholesale Buyers: What's their exit strategy/business model?
I'm interested in the business model for for investors buying the wholesale properties. Are these cash buyers typically just looking for buy and hold or fix and flip using their own cash? Is there a way to fit hard ...
Megan Frank
Is oil or gas more efficient
We bought a 2 family in NH with an oil burner that needs to be replaced. Originally the guy that quoted us said that if our chimney is lined, natural gas would be better but we would have to wait until April so they c...
Brandon V.
Basement Washer/Dryer Utilities Issue
Hi BP,I received a text today from my lower tenant in my duplex with a question about the washer and dryer that I had not thought about. The washer is currently plugged into an outlet that was previously labeled "Upp...
Don Meinke
BEWARE of 'old' Federal Pacific breaker boxes
I dont really know for sure where to post this,,,if it needs moved thats fine.I became aware for the first time about a year ago after googling Federal pacific breakers,,,as I was shopping for some double thin ones to...
Joseph Perriello
Accountant Questions
Hey everyone,
I had a couple of quick questions concerning whether or not I should seek an accountants advice. In the past couple of months I started work as a real estate agent and am also wanting to start investing...
Nathaniel Walker
Bed & Breakfast Investors
I purchased a property to convert to a bed and breakfast an would appreciate any advice or resources on how to get started. The property is a two family upper and lower with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. The 1st floor has...
Deriane Cox
Abandon Properties
This past weekend I drove around and found four vacant properties. I wrote down the address of each property and went to the county's website to try and locate the owners' name. I got one hit form the site, and now I...
Paul Williams
Quick guide with cost estimates for flipping properties
An aspiring investor asked me for some advice on how to buy, repair and sell properties for profit. Here's the advice I shared. Don't crucify me if my median numbers don't match yours or aren't realistic in your area....
Nicole Williams
Houston Flip not selling
I have a flip right outside of Houston purchased on a HML that expires next month. I have dropped the price and the property is still not selling. I held Open Houses each weekend for a month. I thought switching to...