Christopher Goldie
Design Dilemma 1900sf or 1400?
So, there's this house on this street in a hot area of town. Ugly as sin, almost beyond rehabbing. It has a 960 SF footprint two stories, kinda. Originally it was a walk in basement that someone half-heartedly convert...
Matt DiVerde
Chicago Rehab Question - RS-3 Floor area ratio
Hi all, I have a question specific to Chicago zoning rules. I am looking at properties in several neighborhoods, usually zoned RS-3, often with lot sizes of 2400 sq ft. According to the zoning rules, an RS-3 propert...
Peter Li
Engineer recommendation with experience in Baltimore row homes
This seems simple enough since these row homes are everywhere, but I had a hard time even talking to an engineer. I did call a few architects and only one picked up and told me he was lined up with 11 projects, all ro...
Nick Johnson
Mortgage Options for 620 FICO on 75% LTV purchase 8-12 properties
I am considering selling my duplex in SoCal and taking that money out of CA. I nearly break even on the rent/mortgage but if I am able to escape CA on a 1031, I could potentially be positive cash flowing in the $1500-...
Jeff Wittig
Dudilagence Foreclosure Auctions Title search Spokane Washington.
Hello all in the BP community! So I'm looking into the foreclosure auctions in the Spokane WA area and I have a question about how to perform a title search on a property that I may be interested in. What is a safe w...
Andrew B.
Thoughts? Zero down payment loans are now available for REI
Hey BP,Just ran across this article and wanted to get the community to chime in on what you all thought about a product like this and how it might be utilized.Is there really a need for it? Do you think it is useful? ...
Account Closed
Investing in BC,Canada rentals 2021
Hi,I am a first time buyer looking to start using the Brrrr strategy. I plan on buying my principal residence, doing some upgrades while living in the property and then putting a tenant in.I am looking to purchase a ...
Kellen Driscoll
Mobile home park on private utilities
Hey BP,
I am a little hesitant pursueing this park due to it being on private utilities. The well is in good shape and up to code and the current guy that is doing the water testing said that he can’t see it going dr...
Chris Penny
Estimating Construction Costs
Hi, all. Our corporation owns a house in Los Angeles near Venice and La Cienega (adjacent to the hot Culver City area). The house was rehabbed when we bought it and then we converted the garage to a studio. We have...
Carini Rochester
Luxury Vinyl Plank help
What's your experience with LVP? I need to install a floor (or have it installed.) What's better, interlocking, adhesive, loose lay, or peel and stick, or click/lock?
What thickness of wear layer should I get? What t...