All Forum Posts by: Mike Walker

Andy, I will. Thanks for the feedback.

Hey everybody,

I purchased a property for a buy and hold rental strategy. The roof leaked when I purchased the property, the roof is flat, it had two areas were the water was pooling and that is where the leaks were occurring. I hired a contractor to replace the roof and correct the pooling water issue. Long story short, the contractor replaced the roof but it leaked after the first rain. I called the contractor and he came out and corrected a flashing issue. The roof currently is not leaking but it is now pooling water along the entire length of the roof near the gutter, it is not draining properly. So, not only did he not correct the pooling water issue, he made it worse. I called the contractor repeatedly but he refuses to correct the problem. I believe the pooling water is a problem just waiting to happen, compounded by the freezing and thawing of the snow and ice.

What action can I take to recover funds paid to an un-coopertive contractor?

Is small claims court the best way to handle this? 

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the welcome and for the info on the local REIA. I plan on attending the meeting at the end of the month and I just sent a message to my local sub-group.

Mike

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the welcome, I'm glad that I found BiggerPockets, a lot of great information. I was looking at Norristown, I agree, maybe some opportunity depending on where you buy.

Concerning local RE Investing Groups, I'm following up on Steve's info that he provided.

Mike

Hey John,

I live within 5 minutes of Worrall elementary school, my kids went to school there.

Hi Ali,

Thanks for the welcome, glad to be here. I've read several of your posts.

Hey Martin,

Thanks for the welcome. My goal is 5 rentals this year and I thought that was pretty aggressive.

I look forward to further discussions with you and enjoy the wedding!!

Brandon,

Thanks for the welcome, there is so much great info on this site, I am just beginning to scratch the surface.

Thanks,

Mike

Paul,

Thanks for the welcome and info. I am in the process of looking into the SDIRA.

I bought the two books that you mentioned but have not had the chance to read them yet.

Scott,

Thanks for the welcome. I plan to attend REI meetings but I have not fully pursued this yet.

Thanks everyone for the great information.

Mike

Ned, Thanks.

I've read the beginners guide, a lot of good info.

I am also in the process of reading many great articles and posts here on BiggerPockets.

John, thanks for the info, I will utilize the "key words" to flag areas of interest.

Mike

Hey Raymond, thanks for the welcome.

I was looking at the surrounding suburbs and also the Norristown area but

I'm not set on any one particular area. I'm just looking for good deals.

Hello everyone, my name is Mike Walker and I'm from Broomall PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. I'm a newbie to Real Estate investing but I've been reading and researching the last several months and I'm ready to get started.

I plan on getting involved with "fix and flips" and also "buy and hold" rental properties.

I look forward to learning from all of the experienced investors on Bigger Pockets and also building relationships with fellow investors.

Thanks,

Mike