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Josh Spears Creating a basement apartment without applying for ADU/Permits
31 January 2023 | 14 replies

Hello everyone,long time patron, first time posting. I have a question regarding a building I’m currently house hacking . 
I live in a 3 unit in the bronzeville area with an unfinished basement that I want to convert...

David C. Spontaneous Leaks in Copper Pipes
29 November 2013 | 25 replies

This has now happened 3 times in my primary residence.

I find a puddle on my basement floor, look up and a copper pipe is dripping very slowly from the middle of a length of pipe, its not at a joint, and the...

Daniel Hornsby Vacant lots and what to look for...
20 March 2014 | 23 replies

I recently came into contact with a sweet little old lady who called me from a yellow letter I sent her. She mentioned she had 2 parcels of vacant land side by side that she was considering selling. A total lot size o...

Greg S. Concerns about rehabbing a flood damaged house?
13 May 2017 | 31 replies

Hello everyone. I am a beginning real estate investor from NJ and am currently mailing to probates and out of state owners. The area I live in was pretty heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy. I'm about 5 miles from Seasi...

Martha Bueno Shipping container construction in Miami
27 October 2018 | 10 replies

Hello BP community,

I am curious about using shipping containers to build a small home in my backyard. I live on a large lot, and would like to add an in-laws quarter. I like the idea of shipping container because ...

Al Williamson What's You $100 Expense Reduction Tip?
14 March 2013 | 32 replies

What can a buy&hold guy do to shave an extra $100 off monthly expenses without taking on additional work for himself? Tips I've gathered so far are a combination of the following: challenge property taxes, shop fo...

Steve Fitzgerald Lease Review- Anything to add?
19 July 2018 | 1 reply

Here's a lease I'm working on for a property I now in CT. Anything you would add?Steve---------IN THIS LEASE the words "we", "us" and "our" mean the Landlord, ________________________.The words "you" and "yours" mean ...

Bryan Andrews Adding Square Footage - Worth It?
28 August 2021 | 13 replies

Aloha Bigger Pockets!
How do I assess the value in adding square footage to a property? 
I’m moving to Southern Illinois from Hawaii and am currently under contract to buy a duplex in the area. My plan is to house-h...

Mat K. Landlord Advice And Suggestion Regarding Tenant High Water Bill
18 December 2020 | 18 replies

Greetings to anyone reading this.I’ve got a recent situation with a tenant regarding a leaking toilet bowl. And wondering how to handle it as a novice landlord. I got a call from the city water department regarding hi...

Tommy Panebianco Pros and Cons to Owning and Operating Seasonal Rental Properties
11 January 2021 | 23 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets, I am interested in learning about everyones experiences with owning and operating seasonal rental properties in vacation / destination markets. Pros, cons and recommendations.. Any and all inform...