Pat Brown
Old House Newer Neighborhood
So I live in a neighborhood since 1995 or so but there is an older part that started about 15 years earlier in 1980. It is in Round Rock Tx on the west side of I35 near Cat Hollow. Older houses are selling right aroun...
Jason Bilbrey
Fire code issue? Need to fix on older properties ?
I’m looking at buying a duplex from 1974 in Wisconsin. The garages don’t have firewalls up to the roof to separate off the halves. This wasn’t a requirement for buildings when it was built.
If I buy this property, c...
Brittany Thompson
Modular Homes
Hey AllToday a seller approached me while I was out today and asked me if I knew anyone interested in Modular Homes. I have no experience, but I hear its fairly profitable. He is definitely motivated to sell it and ap...
David Emerson
What To Consider When Viewing Older Homes
Many of the homes I've been doing deal analysis for have been built between 1940 - 1980. I've been looking at multi-family properties with the intention of seeking owner occupancy and renting out the second unit &...
Tyler Huntington
Unique Property, In need of financing
I have a 2 unit property I am trying to get financing on, conventional if possible.2 units detached. 1 is a normal stick built house, the other is a manufactured house. Manufactured house is 10 years old, on a permane...
Account Closed
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
Looking for some advice. This is a property in Indianapolis, IN. All the numbers are accurate. The purchase agreement was signed on 12/18.After receiving the inspection report I was very hesitant to continue. The sell...
Aaron Hu
First post! Triplex in Sacramento, CA
Hi BPers!I’ve been interested in Real Estate Investing for awhile and have read Rich Dad, Poor Dad + Loopholes of Real Estate and The book of Rental Property which brought me to BP. This is my first purchase so I’m ha...
Lee L.
L.A. Earthquake Retrofit Bill
The L.A. City Council may soon pass major legislation to force owners of certain apartment buildings to retrofit their properties for earthquakes. According to the L.A. Times, the legislation may affect 13,500 wooden ...
Amber Koontz
Absentee Owner....Wholesaling?
Good Evening I think this is an absentee wholesaling question, but I'm not sure.I've come across some land that my brother wants that could be viewed as an absentee owner. From time to time someone will come out and c...
Omer Netz
Fix and flip opportunity with contractor as landlord
Hi,I am interested in making my second deal, I came across a rare opportunity that is a little complex. The homeowners want to sell the house because there is a problem with the foundation of the house.The homeowners ...