Bruce P.
Recommended plumbing pipe material for ADU?
Hi,
My friend is building a ~600 sq ft ADU in So Cal/Los Angeles and is wondering what type of pipe might be best from a quality/maintenance/cost standpoint within the interior of the ADU (I realize that the line con...
Bill Mitchell
Foundation & Cast Iron Pipes here in DFW
I am thinking about purchasing a property for myself here in DFW (fort worth). The problem is the house has cast iron pipes. The contractor suggested there will be high probability once he levels the foundation tha...
Jonathan Johnson
Cast Iron Tub costs to replace or refinish?
Hello BP,Anyone have experience refinishing a cast-iron tub? Is it worth it? Pros and cons?I have a 4-unit I'm considering buying and it has 4 nasty cast-iron tubs. Seems like refinishing it cheaper, but not sure how ...
Max T.
Damage caused by all-star tenant
Top floor tenant in an up/down duplex clogs kitchen drain. 200 to clear the drain and 700 to repair the ceiling of the unit below. Tenant has been there 6ish years. Lived through many repairs/upgrades. Roof replacemen...
Michael Shadow
cast iron water closet flanges
I just looked at another property today that had a leaking toilet that was attached to a cast iron water closet flange. Are these flanges notorious for leaks? Are they that much harder to get a toilet sealed to than...
Kyle Allen
Which bathtubs for flips?
I've seen a lot of responses on bathtubs for rentals but not a lot for flips. What type of tub is the most popular to put in for flips. There are a variety of styles and depths. Preference on cast iron, steel, acrylic...
Adam M.
Settlement and Plumbing Concerns
Hi All,
I am under contract on a property in Jacksonville, FL and there are a few concerns I have now that inspection has been completed. The inspector noted that this property has a settlement concern with a few cra...
Ryan Smith
Bought a nightmare property- could use some help
Nightmare story,I've bought many homes before but this was by far the worst ever. I just bought a seller financed property in Dunn from a person that I previously trusted. I definitely should have done my due diligen...
Elizabeth Njuguna
Kansas City Sewerline Access Issue
I am currently under contract for a property in Kansas City built in 1957, recently rehabbed which I have had undergo a home inspection, inspection by Structural engineer and most recently a plumber inspector as the h...
Dan Short
Bathtub Sloping Issues
Hi Chicago Investors,I'm fixing up my Lincoln Square 3-flat and noticed a sloping issue today with all of my bath tubs. Has anyone run into this before or have any tips how to fix?All 3 bathtubs are older and are pool...