Logan Loughmiller
Property inspection - Advised against lead/asbestos test?
I'm in contract (in Oregon) on a house that was built in 1950 and have been advised by another local investor to NOT get a lead and asbestos inspection. That due to the age, you should just assume leads in there and p...
Jonathan Tavarez
Old work with no permits, any advice?
Hi BP Fam,
I wanted to share a recent experience with an inspector in PG County MD because in almost 4 years investing I have never run in to a situation like this and I’m hoping others can provide advice or learn fr...
Matt Nico
Post #1 - Seller Finance Deal in COVID market (With rehab pics)
HELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOO BIGGER POCKETS!!!!!!!So I thought that with the whole economy, COVID 19 doom and gloom forecasting out there, it would be really nice to highlight some of the positives in my own personal life, ho...
Mike C.
New construction loan?
My plan is to build a fourplex(townhomes). I have received quotes for just the shell/frame and a complete move-in ready build. The difference is close to 150k. I am comparing the complete build to the cost of the sh...
Randa C.
AC unit Vandalism at Property
Hi all! My husband and I are part- time real estate investors. We currently own/manage 3 properties, so I would consider us to still be pretty new to the process. Recently, we have encountered some issues with vand...
Kino Elliott
Essential property inspections
What kinds of inspections should I have done before and or after putting in an offer on a property?
Julian H.
Purchased 1st Property (42% under market value) Union County, NJ
Hello Everyone – This is my first post here on BP, looking forward for some great discussions as well as ideas. My wife and I are looking to begin our real estate venture with this property as we purchased at a great...
Rob Gleason
Newbie Rental diary - Part 2
We are now 60 days into our new business and it's getting a bit more complicated. Duplex #1 - tenant "B" eventually payed last months rent but is late AGAIN this month. My wife ....er, partner doesn't want evict bec...
Patti Rosepiler
Raising ceiling of old concrete home.
I may be putting the cart before the horse, but I have to ask before I purchase. There is a 1950 (small) concrete house that I stumbled upon with people willing to sell. It has LOTS of potential in a great area and ...
Jason A.
utilities: heating solution (electric)
hi all, i am looking at a multi in Connecticut .... property is in good shape and the asking price is fair. rents are under market - reason being: electrical heat. nat gas is available, however, it is not piped in ......