Denis Gantner
Newbie trying to get a start in real estate investing
Hi! I am eager to explore the opportunities that real estate investing has to offer. With a fresh perspective and a strong desire to learn, I am committed to building a solid foundation of knowledge and experience. Wh...
Taylor Kendrick
How old is too old? (or, what should I know about homes built in 1920?)
Hi everyone,
I'm looking at a variety of multi-family homes right now and I found an interesting MFH. All brick, built in 1920. Much older than most of the other listings I'm into but the rough numbers indicate it wo...
Hannah Hamilton
My neighbor doesnt have gutters and its caused $30-60k of damages
Hello BiggerPockets! Seriously looking for some help here, I don't know what to do. I purchased a property as a rental, and once moving out all the old owners things I realized there's some foundation and water damage...
Isadore Nelson
Brooklyn Foreclosure - Potential Red Flags?
I am strongly considering a foreclosure property located in Brooklyn. It has been on the market for three months, with the price reduced multiple times from $550,000 to the current $375,000. The property is being sold...
Anas B.
Price of Fixing Foundation Issues
Hello all,
I purchased a 1,800 sqft one-level home that has foundation issues. Apparently, the old owner built an addition and deck without flashing at the deck connection. FWIW, the home is built on a slope.
Multi...
Eva Henry
New Member from Illinois
Hello everyone! I'm new to the investment world . I'm currently looking to purchase my first multi-family property in Forest Park, IL. I am currently crunching my numbers to purchase a 94 year old duplex (5 bed/2 ba...
Jered Sturm
At Age 26, I’m on the Brink of Financial Freedom: Here’s How
I wrote this on the BP blog a couple weeks ago and after several have thanked me posting the article I thought I would add it to the forums to share with those that had not had a chance to read it. In this post, I wil...
EDWARD M.
Tree Roots in Backyard - Help!
I visited a two-family home this evening and liked everything about it. Rents were good, location was okay, property was in good shape, but there was just one thing that worried me about it. In the backyard, theres a ...
Babek Sandhar
Help deciding whether this foundation is a minor fix or not
Hey fellow big pocket members,
First time home buyer here. I’m really excited about buying my first house in the Sparks/Reno, Nevada Area. I feel I may have come across a house I really like.
However, long story sh...
Mohamed Okasha
Buying a 100 year old 4-plex
I just put an offer on a 4-plex in Cincinnati, OH. The building looks like it’s in good shape but it was built in 1924. Is there anything I need to worry about when buying an old building? Could it have any structural...