I cleared out most of the stuff out of the kitchen and bathroom for a better picture. I'll live in the house while I go to college then rent it out later. Basically DIY project as a I go. Insurance will cover mostly n...

Happy Weekend everyone,How do all you DIYers and handy folk and husbands learn how to do all this stuff? I've taken some basic classes in a variety of things just aimed at homeowners doing some repairs and home projec...

I came across this story today on the Journal of Light Construction website, http://www.jlconline.com/leadsafe-practices/storm-...What are your thoughts concerning this development? Do think other states will follow M...

Hi BP,I have a duplex that I plan on using as a long-term rental.  There is a single bathroom in each unit.  In each bathroom there is what appears to be an older clawfoot tub that has been "built-in" with painted ply...

I'm considering placing an offer on a house that has an issue with the basement foundation. The Point of Sale inspection has an item that simply states "replace damaged foundation." Here in the Cleveland Ohio suburbs,...

I enjoyed chronicling my last journey for you all here so I will do the next one as well.  This one is on Cuyahoga Falls, OH just like the last a few blocks away.  This is a 950 sq ft. 3BR/1Ba ranch with a full baseme...

Hello BiggerPockets,I have found a home that has been on the MLS for 110 days and counting. It began its journey on the market at 119k and as of right now its been reduced to 97k. I believe that with a good negotiatio...

Tenant informed me that the temperature would not fall below 79 degrees even at night (they have it set at 72). It's humid and ridiculously hot right now in MD (100+ degrees). At first I thought that was because the t...

Hello BP, I'm curious if you could provide some insight into the 50% rule. More specifically, does this rule of thumb include property management fees or would those be additional?

Thanks in advance!

I am looking to flip this home how ever the lot size is 3400 sqft. The home that sits there right now is 775 sqft, very small! It is a 2 bed 1 bath. My plan is to add 500 sqft to it and a 500 sqft garage which amounts...