Mark C.
Asbestos abatement and testing
There are some properties I am interested in that are older and they most likely have asbestos. I am risk averse and if I were to purchase, I would tear down to the studs and do a full rehab {this would include getti...
James H.
Electric retrofit and sheetrock
I am looking at a house that has knob and tube wiring. To replace the wiring it is much cheaper if I demo the sheetrock myself. When you demo sheetrock, do you try to save baseboard, window and door trim, or do you ju...
Jay Y.
Technically 3 duplexes, trying to purchase with commercial loan and rezoning...
Hi all,
Not sure if this is the correct forum but I'd though I would start here. I have an accepted offer for 3 duplexes which are all sitting next to each other, same complex. I later found out from the cou...
Bienes Raices
HVAC issues in garage conversion house?
I'm considering making an offer on a house (for a rental).
The house used to have a one car garage. One of the previous owners decided to open up part of the adjacent living room wall to enlarge the living room into ...
Christine Taylor
Easement issue! I need solutions
I'm trying to problem solve an easement issue. When I bought the duplex from the previous owner (who also owned the property next to the duplex I bought from him) agreed that he'd be responsible for the tear down of ...
Account Closed
Live in Flip or not, pro and con
First time flip, assessing directions to go.Would love to hear pro and con between living in a flip while flipping or not.Go :)
William S.
Are basement apartments worth it?
I'm closing on a duplex house hack that is located (East Wauwatosa) in a good school district and two blocks from a trendy downtown district. The renters in the area (for duplexes) are mainly young professionals who a...
Maria D'Aura
Would you buy with this issue?
I'm looking at buying a condo that needs a complete remodel and also has a huge raised crack in the slab going about 8 feet right in the center of the unit.
There are no disclosures and the cause is unknown. HOA has ...
Jeremie Cortez
Self managing for the first time.
Hi all! I am newer to BP and this is my first time posting. I am closing escrow on a duplex in Oak Park next week and I plan on self managing. This will be my first time managing. I know California has lots of laws an...
Allan Tamez
How much would it cost me to build a four-plex apartment building
How much money would it cost to build a four plex from scratch? I already have an acre of land but I would need the permits, materials, plans, etc...I live in the Denver area.