Recently closed on our first REI. Plan is to hold and rent it out for a while. The place was built in 95 and still has the original HVAC which is an R-22 unit. The outside unit looks bad but we had a professional c...

I recently purchased two houses on the same street. Having recently moved to the area I was unaware of potential security issues. Since Local code requires primary residency to complete work as a diy’er I am living in...

Hi BP community,This is my first post on the forums and I’m curious if using an FHA loan and only putting down 3.5% on a MFH for house hacking is seen as “less desirable” of an offer to a seller that may also receive ...

Hi All -I just closed on a two flat + in law in Chicago (Portage Park) and I'm having some challenges on how to properly manage the utilities.  This will be a house hack and a long term hold.  Currently there are two ...

Furnace experts - please help...I am looking for replace furnace for a rental unit soon... It is for a 2/2 condo that is currently renting $4500 a month...1. what brand is good2. How much BTU is good3. what is the cos...

Thinking about the sears home warranty. The one that's $70.00 a month with a deductible upon visit, accompanied with $10,000 worth of damage per year. This covers appliances and home care like electric, plumbing, Air...

I recently had to do some research (read: cutting into the wall) on my clothes washer drain.  I found that there is no p-trap, either in the wall or below grade in the crawl space.  The washer plumbing drains straight...

I am hoping that some of you may be able to help me avoid potential pitfalls when evaluating the possible flip of a home that has been sitting vacant for 2 years.  The property is in Austin, Texas, is in a nice neighb...

Hey guys going to try to make this as short as possible. So there was a SFH listed for 225k in which the seller relayed that he was willing to take care of all the town inspection requirements if necessary (They condu...

Previous tenant occupied the home for two years with no furnace problems. New tenant moved in two months ago. Last week they called to report the furnace wasn't running. I send someone to check it. Long story short, t...