Austin N.
Owner Builder Permit Liability
Hello BP! I am in the process of getting my plans approved for an ADU in Los Angeles County. I am considering subbing out the project myself and pulling permits as owner builder. The property already has 2 units on it...
Eric Meyer
Lead Contaminated Soil - What would you do?
So a little background: My area has been a heavy industrial area for well over a 100 years. With facilities such as oil refineries, steel mills, smelters, chemical plants, and power plants. So it can be said that most...
Gordon Sheehan
Dirt cheap commercial property on Main Street of tiny town
There’s a 6000 Sq ft abandoned-looking brick commercial building available on the Main Street of a tiny town Electra Tx 2 hours outside of DFW. Built in 1930. It’s about 20 minutes away from the smaller metro of Wichi...
Peter Pezzano
Cost to have contaminated soil removed
I'm in the process of obtaining a listing and I have listed a property in this same neighborhood the previous year. The issue is, that property had contaminated soil and the seller decided not to sell anymore, and I'm...
Israel Irizarry
Questions to ask while closing on a house
Hello Bigger Pockets Family, I am happy to say that as of tomorrow, Wednesday the 21st of December, I will officially be a home owner! So now I come here to this knowledgeable forum and ask you all:What are some quest...
Michael Ballard
Lead Pipes in Potential Rental
Hello AllI am looking at purchasing a rental in Milwaukee but the inspection report noted that the main water line coming in the home is a lead pipe.How concerned should I be about this?ThanksMichael
Nick Clark
Pros & cons of buying a house facing main road
Hello,We came across a property for sale that has green space in front of the home but facing a main road in front (11800 South near Herriman High School) as in the attached picture below. Is it ok to buy the property...
Terri Pour-Rastegar
Need an old fuel oil tank pumped and removed in SC
Hello everybody. I need a buried fuel oil tank pumped out so it can be removed ASAP. Yes, I know it can be pumped out and filled with sand and left in place, but I have an agreement with the owner to remove it--long...
Jamie Parker
Reinvesting in the business (How to structure paying self)
In my first stint in real estate, I thought reinvesting in the business was keeping the marketing engine running. At the time I was running on direct mail. I thought reinvesting in the business was partially investing...
Nathan Gesner
Have you ever used your umbrella insurance policy?
I’m curious to hear from private real estate investors who’ve faced unexpected insurance claims and were protected by an umbrella insurance policy.
We often see discussions whether investors should use an LLC or an u...