Kevin Rea
Just bought a 40 year old modular that was left alone for 2 years
I just had an offer accepted for a waterfront property on Lake Michigan near Door County in Wisconsin.I couldn't pass up this place knowing that land on Lake Michigan in this area seem to get bought before most even s...
Ian K.
What to charge for oil stain on trex deck?
Tenants left this stain on an elevated trex deck. How would you handle this? I can see replacing the boards that are stained or is it possible to caculate the replacement cost of the full deck minus depreciation due...
Paul S.
Replacing Wood Decking With Composite
Hello BP community. I have a SFR in North Carolina with a deck on the back of the home that is need of some serious repair. I built this deck myself with treated wood from HD. The deck is approximately 19’X20’ (16" on...
Sunny Pyun
"Open permit" for a deck
Hi there. I'm closing on a HUD property in Beacon NY. There is an "open permit" on the deck, and my lawyer said I need to have the deck inspected post closing by the building department, who would then tell me if it w...
Chris Roush
CapEx for decks/patios on rentals
Hey everyone! I'm looking to purchase my first property and am currently looking at a turnkey house with a large deck outdoors (12x24x5 ft). From my initial research, it looks like today's rate for new decks is $35/sq...
Brian Morris
How to Strip paint from a deck
How do you strip thick paint off a deck? I put a little paint stripper on a patch, but it just gummies up the top layer slightly. Belt sander did a little better, but I would never finish. Is there a technique or p...
Jesse Holshouser
Renting a house with a pool
I'm considering buying a triplex with an FHA loan and moving into one of the units. If I do this, I will be keeping my current home as a rental. My biggest concern is the pool. I understand there can be some liability...
Jean Bolger
Exterior solid stain v. paint - can someone explain the difference?
I understand that a transparent stain sinks in to the wood, and a paint does not. But a solid stain doesn't seem to sink in to the wood either- how is this different from paint? Is it just thinner?
I am prese...
Vanessa Li
Will You Buy A House With Wood Rot
Hello, I recently found a house with a fair price but it comes with rotting on boards on top deck and water pool (improper drainage) in front on the sidewalk. I see black things on the deck and in the laundry room. I ...
Clint Reuter
Renton Washington Purchase to live in, rehab, and eventually sell.
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Renton.
Purchase price: $460,000
Cash invested: $2,600
Sale price: $725,000
Purchased to live in and refurbish. Added a huge ...