One of my rentals has an angled driveway with what I believe is a french drain (image below).  Whenever it rains, sediment gets clogged up in the box (circled in blue) and if I go in and scoop it out, the water drains...

Moved out of my condo in early January and start to turn it into a rental property. My first project was replacing the vanity countertops and sinks in my bathrooms. When my workers ran the water for testing after they...

I bought my first property about a year ago. I bought the property with seller financing and made the mistake of assuming flood zones were big red flags that pop up on every purchase. She listed "unknown" on the discl...

I live in the general area and have been watching Zillow closely for the past couple of months. I have seen a couple houses flipped in the area and I was curious if anyone on BP is behind it?I am just getting into rea...

What markets are you finding most promising for Fix and Flip projects, whether in Virginia or other states? Also, what key factors are influencing your decisions?

Hey family,I’m having trouble connecting and hiring a handyman or the like for a small amount of work (that may lead to much more) in the Tremont area of Cleveland.Any referrals would be greatly appreciated!Scope of f...

Possibility of higher repair costs: i.e. an overflowing bathtub on a high floor may require repairs to several unitsHigher turnover rate - turnover is costly because property must be cleaned and repaired, plus the l...

I'm getting ready to submit permits for another duplex. Both sides will be for rental. Based on past experience, this time I had added to the plans for bathroom floor drains to be put right behind the toilet. I always...

How does everyone recalculate expenses on a property from one year to the next?I set aside 10% for maintenance/repairs and 10% for CapEx, but as I continue I'm curious if I should readjust accordingly each year or qua...

They say to look at where you are located so I'm looking at Los Angeles and the Valley and asking where do you think there will be fast growth in terms of buying Single Family Homes.