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Cold water supply through water heater?
We had a recent repipe done by not a great contractor (not my choice, long story). They failed to strap the pipes so now there is major rattling and pipe contraction noise in the walls where there didn't use to be. ...
Mark Wallis
what do you do with old yucky bathroom fan?
I probably spend less time making decisions on big ticket items like roofs, kitchen cabinets or flooring vs bathroom fans!
I seem to spend a lot of time researching bathroom fans. The homes have them but usua...
Marc-Anthony Signorino
Tenant complaining about ticking copper pipes
This is in Cambridge, MA; five-unit building. We've recently updated the heating system in the building with a high-efficiency gas-fired water boiler getting away from oil. Because it's an older house, it's got copper...
Jack Korbutov
SpaceX - Brownsville
I'm very interested in the prospect of Brownsville being an attraction for the future of SpaceX. I can only read so much online and view so many videos. Do any locals to the area have any input as to how big this may ...
Marisa Alvarez
Florida. AC humming disturbing tenants
Hello everybody. I have rentals in Florida, Tampa Bay Area. Tenant complained that the wall AC unit upstairs does a loud humming noise. I checked and he is right. The noise is really loud. The owner of the condo upsta...
Lacey Denton
Best way to help reduce street noise
I recently purchased a great duplex, but it is on a busy street. The street noise drives me crazy! All of the other units are rented out, so obviously it is not a deal breaker for everyone, but are there any tips on h...
Mike Russo
Rental near train tracks - good or bad?
Hi,
I'm just came across a two flat for sale. It is one block from the train station very close to the center of the village. I see the proximity to the train station as a plus (to commute to Chicago) but my ...
Chris McDaniel
Tenant Neighbors from Hell
Howdy BP Invstonauts!I need some suggestions as this is the first time I have been in this situation. A little background, I recently purchased and rehabbed a new rental only later to find out that I have the neighbor...
Mindy Jensen
Would you buy on train tracks?
So my lovely little town has a street that is extra wide to accommodate a train track that runs right down the middle of the north and south lanes of the road. 1,000 years ago, I lived 3 blocks from a train in my firs...
Stan Plebanek
vacated closing
Last week I closed on an estate sale. Started my rehab and today I got a call from the title company. The seller had not signed their closing statement and would not because they thought they were getting proceeds f...