Joy D.
Garage Conversion to Living Space
Hi there!I'm contemplating adding a bedroom with a bathroom into my single-car garage space... nothing major, just a simple space conversion. Has ANYBODY gone through the permits process and done this? The costs from ...
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...
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...
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,...
Kevin Lefeuvre
Would you buy this house?
Frame Construction 1917. Beautifully remodeled. Flipper has reduced price twice in 2 monthsand now slightly below market price. So in terms of economics/appraisal it's a good deal. (I am a buy-n-hold investor).2 stori...
Harman N.
Value add from open floor plan?
Hi all,I'm currently living in a duplex that I'm rehabbing, and hoping to use the increase in equity to fund more REI (see my intro post here). The place is 3 levels: a garage with 2 units above it, each unit is 2BR/1...