
17 July 2025 | 4 replies
These things can wait depending on what electrician finds but will help down the road by having the electric upgraded.

8 July 2025 | 1 reply
Jenny,As an FDIC Banker I hear this question about 3 times a week and it’s been a broken record in many states that the buyer should have walked away.

15 July 2025 | 0 replies
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24 June 2025 | 2 replies
After using the BiggerPockets site, I have been considering upgrading to pro.

10 July 2025 | 7 replies
Hi folks! I have a top/3rd level condo in Maryland and the AC just broke. I have an appt for Wednesday for someone to take a look which is the soonest I could get. We did provide a portable AC unit which is working. ...

1 July 2025 | 11 replies
Rewiring the building and upgrading to central HVAC will likely be necessary, and those can be pricey, so get quotes from contractors.

9 July 2025 | 16 replies
My rehab cost crystal ball is broken; I intentionally broke it 20 years ago.

17 June 2025 | 1 reply
Hello- I recently bought two properties in Broken Bow and since I bought them the market has taken a turn for the worse and they keep building new cabins which is lowering the values of existing properties.

21 July 2025 | 11 replies
A toilet paper holder broken off the wall, blinds and door frame chewed on, area rug in the living room peed on in 2 places and the hardwood floor underneath needed a lot of work to get the smell out.

13 July 2025 | 5 replies
Update/upgrade the panel, and bring the system up to code; proper outlets with grounds, gfci where needed, etc.Have an electrician check every switch and outlet in the house.