Hey everyone.    I am looking at a multi-family in Connecticut and the top floor unit has a furnace (forced air gas) that is located in the kitchen and right near where the stove is supposed to be located.   Based on ...

What’s the longest you’ve taken to rehab a house?

I've been talking with some subcontractors locally, trying to get an idea of typical common construction/repair costs. I'm hoping all our Texas Members who hire out will contribute.

HVAC : $1,400/ton replacement inc...

I've looked on BP for a checklist of things to look at when I'm looking at a house.  I haven't been able to find one so I've created my own.  I'd like feedback on it (including where to find a better list).  I can't f...

I recently purchased a property in Portland, OR which was relatively cheap for the area.  The plan is to build value by having it be a rental for a few years while we are out of the state but to move there in the next...

I have been wary of houses on a slab becuse I worry about having to drill up the floor in case there is a plumbing issue (and there always seems to be a plumbing issue). What are your experiences with houses on a sla...

Hi All,Some friends and I are 99% through with flipping a house and putting it up for rental.  When you flip a house for rental, do you put window coverings/blinds in it?  If so, which ones do you choose?  I'm thinkin...

Hey folks, my first post here!I'm looking into a 6-plex that needs a decent amount of rehab. I've never dealt with lead paint so I'm not even sure if what I'm dealing with is lead paint. The walls in the building are ...

Hello, long time podcast listener, first time poster. I inherited a 4 flat property in the Chicagoland area which needs to be gut rehabbed as there haven’t been any major updates done in 40 years and it’s in bad shape...

Hi there,
I was recently looking at an FHA owner occupied mortgage for 1-4 units.   My lender said that we could count 75% of the rental income towards income towards my debt to income ratio.
However, I recently cam...