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Erik Estrada Why are there so many posters using AI to respond?
8 February 2026 | 11 replies
It is crazy talk and while I like to live on the wild side (I will attempt to chew gum and walk at the same time and peel that sticker off my mattress), believing someone who posts in the forums in three different header fonts with emojis and 46 emdashes, I am going to go out on a limb and say that person did not type all of that.... 
Gary Henicke How do we get a location added?
26 January 2026 | 4 replies
It shows on your profile portion under the post header.  
Cameron Larson Marketing Strategies for House Hacking
24 February 2026 | 10 replies
Maybe change header to include, "Roommate Wanted"?
Loren Souers Keeping Track of Details For Each Property
19 January 2026 | 14 replies
The column headers represent different categories (e.g., Address, New Roof, New HVAC, Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Water Heater, etc.).
Bridgette Delva Accurate property owner contact info
7 January 2026 | 7 replies
They pull from credit header data, which is why they beat the free stuff.
Brandon Causey Foundation Issues and Step Cracking
22 December 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Marc Winter: After just finishing my home inspection recertification, I plugged your question into the system, heres what it said:Most likely cause: Differential movement + thermal expansionThis type of crack is commonly caused by one or more of:Thermal expansion/contraction of a long brick wall (brick expands more than people realize)Lack of control joints in the masonryMinor differential settlement between structural elements (floor line, lintel, or bond beam)Possible interaction with a floor diaphragm or window header lineHow I’d classify itCategory: Non-structural / serviceability crackSeverity: Low to moderateRisk: Usually cosmetic unless it continues to growWhat would confirm thisCrack aligns near a floor levelNo stepped “stair-step” patternNo widening at one endInterior walls at same level may show hairline cracksThe stepped / jagged, diagonal through mortar jointsWhat it looks likeStair-step pattern following mortar jointsChanges direction vertically and horizontallyLocalized area rather than full-lengthSome patched/effloresced areas nearby⚠️ Most likely cause: Foundation movement (settlement or heave)This pattern is classic for:Differential foundation settlementSoil shrink/swell (expansive clay, poor drainage)Localized footing movement (corner or bearing point)The stair-step pattern forms because masonry is weakest at mortar joints, so stress releases there.How I’d classify itCategory: Structural movement crackSeverity: Moderate (possibly increasing)Risk: Needs monitoring; may require repair beyond cosmeticWhat would raise concernCrack width > ~⅛ inchNoticeable brick displacement (one side proud)Interior drywall cracks aligning with this locationDoors/windows near this area sticking🧠 Why these two cracks have different causes (important)Even though they’re on the same wall:1. global wall movement (temperature / restraint)2.  
Joshua Ocean Whos this Jerome Maldonado and is he the real deal?
24 December 2025 | 20 replies
If the student has a lot of money and a very healthy balance sheet and banking contacts that is as importnant if not more so than knowing the difference between a header and a joist or in what order you build the house in :)
Derek Bennetsen Ashcroft Capital Syndication
11 December 2025 | 64 replies
The style of every article is very AI: no real commentary or detail on things, lots of large bold headers with a couple sentences below each. 
Tim Bee Buyer wants to sue after closing
13 November 2025 | 17 replies
Since the OP put California on the header of his post, Ill assume as such.
Corey Shimmel Built It, Operated It, Sold It — Ready to Scale With Investors and Mentor
6 November 2025 | 8 replies
Also, I love chatgpt, but using it for your headers and posts and copy and pasting get less attention I have heard.