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Remodeling my own home (not investment) and receipts 
I remodeled my own home almost ten years ago. I spent a great deal of money and my contractor at the time told me to keep may receipts because he thought …

GFI Missing Ground Wire 
Hey Joe, I've got a quick electrical question for you. How can I change my old kitchen sockets to GFI protected ones, when they don't already have a …

Handicap Bathroom 
I have replaced 2 doors over 5 years in the same house due to a handicap person showering needs. The entire bathroom (floor to ceiling) is tile, but …

How To Save the Molding on a Lath and Plaster Remodel 
I am buying a 1920's carpenter style house, it has beautiful wood trim but the lath and plaster is in bad shape and needs to be removed for wiring, …

Bathroom Remodel Demolition 
I'm looking to remodel my bathroom myself because the contractor I use says they have to gut my bathroom. My house isn't that old, built in 1991, and …

Best Long Term, Waterproof, Carefree, Bathtub and Surround Option  
Could you advise me as to what would be the best long term, waterproof, carefree, bathtub and surround option? I have to redo my bath tub area (water …

Water Meter and Sub-Water Meters 
We pay $89.00 for 1,500 Cubic Foot for water/sewer. I live in a condo with 77 units with 5 Buildings. I would like to buy a water meter that would …

Caulking Tub and Shower Enclosure 
Dear Rehabber, I need some tips for caulking my bathroom shower enclosure. I have a 6 ft. wide shower enclosure, two glass panels plus a hinged glass …

No Stairs 
Our insurance company has canceled our insurance because a second floor outside door has no stairs. We had originally dead bolted the door so …

Finding Properties 
HI, The problem I'm having is: Finding Properties. I would like to Buy a House on a Lease-Option, on a 5-year Lease, with $2,500 down payment. …

Fireplace Inserts  
Joe, I purchase a house in Riverview,Michigan that has a wood burning fireplace insert. The fireplace has a solid 2 door "Forestor" cover that …

Negotiating Purchase Commercial Storefront  
Hello! We are negotiating the purchase of a multi-use building commercial storefront w/ one apartment) with a land contract. The length of term we …

Sell on Land Contract with Existing Mortgage 
Do you know any commercial lender that will allow one to sell to an end buyer on a land contract and is willing to remove the due on sale clause? Please …

Buy Sell Wholesale 
How can I buy sell wholesale and flip contracts from the U.S. to other countries when the owner(s) live here in the U.S.? How can I check the property …

Private Money Loans Against Notes 
What about getting loans (private money) against notes and mortgages. There is great potential in that. That way a secured owner financier could …

Tenant Abandoned Car 
Tenant Abandoned Car Tenant Left Car in Drive Way! How Do I Get Rid Of It? I've been renting homes for 25 years this is the first time a departing …

Wife and I Are Just Starting Flipping Houses  Not rated yet
We need investors to help us in Muskegon, Michigan to buy the houses that we found. We are doing wholesale right now but want to start flipping houses. …

remoldeling shower, bathroom Not rated yet
I was wondering, once I tear down the shower wall, and install the green board. I would like to use ceramic tile. My question to you is do I have …

Old Window Frame Not rated yet
Hi, Where can I find a old window frame (home built in 1979) to replace 1 of the sliding window. Thanks Reply by Joe Trometer On the window, …

Fireplace Inserts Not rated yet
I remodeled my home and removed my gas/wood burning fireplace insert. I would like to use it to create an outdoor fireplace. Would you suggest doing …

Balloon Payment is coming due. What Now! Not rated yet
Hi Joe, Four and a half years ago I used your Land Contract info to sell my single-family investment property. All has gone well and the buyer has been …

Buying a Remodel House in Irvington, Or Not rated yet
My question is, after our home inspection we found the sewer connections need major repairs that builders agreed to repair. Then asking a contractor …

How Can I Find Contact Information of Rehabbers? Not rated yet
I am not a rehabber, and I don't intend becoming one, though I admire what they do. I have a full time job that I love, and I invest in real estate …

Choosing a home to rehab and flip Not rated yet
My family is looking to flip a house and the realtor showed us a 40k dollar house where we would pay the seller 8k to assume the 40k dollar mortgage. …

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repairs for wholesale deal Not rated yet
I am looking to make an offer on a distressed property in my area. The owner has agreed to show me around the property, but I have zero expertise in making …

Title Insurance 101 Not rated yet
Hey Joe, Here's another question for you about who pays for the Title Insurance? It is not really about rehabbing houses, but before I can …

Hardwood Floor Stains Not rated yet
How can you remove tar like substance from wood floors? We have tried the vinegar and water stuff and Goo Be Gone. I still needs ideas about stain …

Equity loans Not rated yet
I am a small contractor. I need equity loans for small remodel projects $10,000 to $50,000. Are there investors willing to invest in second mortgages? …

Framing for a fireplace insert Not rated yet
Do I need to use metal studs to build the front wall for a gas fireplace insert when I already have the old firebox in place? Answer: …

Public Hearing on Past Due Accounts, Blight Assessment Not rated yet
The City of Monroe is holding a Public Hearing for past due accounts do to expenses for cutting weeds and grass on a property I recently purchased. They …

Kitchen Islands Not rated yet
Loving those kitchens, awesome! You do great work. Hook me up with one of those kitchen islands that would look good in my l.p. home, just dreamy. …

Assignment Fees Not rated yet
I am looking to get into real estate investing. Do you know of anyone such as Rehabbers who will pay an assignment fee for finding good deals? Answer: …

Lath & Plaster Wall Replacement with Dry Wall Not rated yet
If I purchase a house that was built in the 60's, it likely has Lath and Plaster Walls. My concern is that these walls are expensive and more difficult …

Investing with Poor Credit Not rated yet
How can I invest with poor credit? I have poor credit due to medical issues. Is it still feasible for me to get back on my feet financially doing this …

Refinancing Investment Properties Not rated yet
How can I get my money out of my rehabbed property to buy another? I need my equity out to go on to the next project. Anonymous Answer: The …

Assignment of Contracts to a Rehabber Not rated yet
Hi Joe, I am an independent real estate investor and I am new at this. I know it will take some time before I get used to this. I have 2 questions …