I noticed this stair-shaped crack recently at the concrete block rental house. I don't see any warning signs of sinkhole activity around or inside the house. I tried to stick a credit card in the gap and it wouldn't f...

Has anyone had experience in adding a private entrance to an existing, below ground basement?  I'd like to convert the basement to an apartment for my aging father but concerned about the costs.  I am not finding much...

Hello BP,Does anyone have any experience demolishing and rebuilding landscape retaining walls? I have a wall that needs to be taken down and rebuilt (or graded) and I'm wondering what my options are in terms of puttin...

Just bought a long term rental in Florence, SC with a non-working pool (ripped liner & old mechanics). Should I leave as is and cover it with a mesh cover for $2800 (really considering this), put a new lin...

I am trying to get out of duplex and triplex into 4 plex and 8 plex.  Have never bought two story multi family before. And I am kind of wondering what are the pros and cons.  I have concern of the leak and flood on tw...

Has anyone found any foundation systems that can be installed without having to move a doublewide thats been in place for a decade or two? I know that can pull the house out of the way and do a traditional slab/pit, b...

I'm trying to do a cash out refi on a manufactured home that I own free and clear. The appraisal clearly states that the home is on a permanent foundation but the lender says they won't do the loan because it is not o...

Hi BP Community,I am seeking some advise. Finally got in Escrow for a duplex in South LA, the property is old (built 1909). Got the inspection back and there are some concerns with a few things but most important seem...

I've put in an offer on a potential first property in NE Minneapolis that looks to me like it will need significant retaining wall and driveway work at some point in the near future. All I have is a super ballpark est...

Hello Arizona investors, we just got an old adobe and plaster home under contract, and it has been hit by a car, with a gaping hole. We did have a contractor come and look at it, and gave us a broad estimate, but just...