Megan Roche
Cracks in basement- how bad is this??
Hi BP nation,
I’m a bit stuck and hoping for some advice.
My fiancé and I just had our first offer accepted on a duplex in the south suburbs of Chicago last week.
The General inspector did his walk through on Th...
Ross Gilchrist
How much slope is too much slope. Pass or move to Inspection..?
Hi BP community!Looking for some experienced assistance to help me through a negotiation for a 3 unit block apartment building built in the 70's with a slight sloping in the floor-plates towards the centre of the stru...
Olga Daisel
Tax question on depriciation of new construction
I have the following case, numbers are made up, but the situation is real.I purchased a house in 2021, rented it out, in 2022 I demoed it and build new, finished construction in January 2023 and rented out almost imme...
Seth C.
What is the risk of hidden physical defects?
It seems easier for a professional inspector to find the problems with an apartment building than a mechanic inspecting a car, since so many vehicle systems are sealed. At the same time, there is some risk of missing ...
Negar P.
Confusion in understanding the code in my city's ordinance
Hi all,
My new property is located at Mission Viejo, California. It is a single family home separated by its adjacent neighbors with masonry walls. I have been told that to convert an already existing window to a sli...
Luke Stone
Potential Flip: Engineer's report not able to level foundation
Hey all,
This is my 1st post, but I have been following the site for almost year. The information is great, but I've got a question about a potential flip that I can't find any info on.
I am in the Dallas area and t...
Paul Smetona
Basement Foundation Repair - How involved might this job be?
I'm considering placing an offer on a house that has an issue with the basement foundation. The Point of Sale inspection has an item that simply states "replace damaged foundation." Here in the Cleveland Ohio suburbs,...
Erik Esposto
Potential Structural Issues on my first property! Any Advice?!
My wife and I are currently under contract for our first rental property. The property is from the 1930s - two structures on one parcel of land. It has been completely renovated on the interior by previous owners (fli...
Octavio Warnock-Graham
Shared wall liability question.
Hi All,I have a weirdly specific legal question and I hope someone out there can help.I own a 2 story building in NYC. My building shares a common wall with a neighboring property. However, the neighboring building is...
Charmaine M.
Brick House....?
Hi all, Anyone wants to explain the benefits or downfall of buying an all brick home?I have a pending offer on an all brick, that is definitely going to need some major work (mostly inside).Just would like to know the...