Tracey Leung
Inspection Report - Structural Remarks
I am in process of purchasing a turnkey property (built 1969, 3 bed/2 bath for $139k.) The inspection report came back with some minor findings. There is a structural finding: "Unusual settling cracks and significant...
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HELP! Selling a flip with foundation repair
HI everyone! I have a flip on the market in Denver metro that we've done a foundation repair using Carbon Armor. The basement wall has a large crack. There is also a little settlement in one area at the garage entry w...
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House Hacking Question: How much should I put away ?
Hey Everyone! I'm getting excited about 2018 and planning my goals for the year to come. I'm looking to move out of Jersey City and purchase a Duplex in Westchester, NY. I'm shooting to qualify for an FHA 203K loan de...
Laura Da Silva
203k rollercoaster investment!
Hello everyone
My name is Laura and I am a current home owner. I purchased my first 2 family home back in December of 2016.
I qualified for a 203k HUD loan and I was assigned a contractor whom took a full year to "c...
Monte Misa
Help getting started
Hello all,I'm new to BP and investing. I am mainly interested in doing buy and hold but I want to try some flips as well. I am in the bay area in the east bay in union city / hayward area.I've found a house that I cou...
Kit Williams
Newbie looking for 2-family to house hack in Jersey City, NJ
Hi Everyone,I decided to join the BP family as a pro after the newbie webinar. I've got to say that I am very excited not just because of the financial possibilities REI can bring me but that I am learning a new knowl...
Jeff Brower
Water must be on for Fannie Mae to back loan?
Hello all,I am currently in contract on a HUD home that was not winterized and the utilities are off. There are breaks in the copper piping in the basement so the water cannot be turned on. There are no toilets instal...
Matt Rutter
DIY Basement Upgrades
I'm looking for some helpful DIY basement upgrade ideas!We recently purchased a 4-unit rental property in Cleveland and the basement serves as the communal laundry room. Completely unfinished with exposed foundation,...
Carrie Lee
Should I buy a house with septic system
A solid house deal in decent school. I am thinking about buying it, fixing it and renting it out, but it has a septic system. I am not sure if I should get into it even if it is working now. I am not hands on and I am...
Mike Miller
Newbie - Multiple Offer Situation
I am in the process of making my first offer on an investment property (a duplex). They are collecting multiple offers to choose from and they need to be in by tonight. Unfortunately at this time I will need to get ...