Leland S.
Retrofit sound insulation between levels
I'm looking to reduce the sound between two levels of a townhome, as I rent them separately, but they were built with standard drywall on the ceiling. The second story is supported by 1.5" open joists. After some rese...
Troy Williams
A List of Crowdfunding Related Sites
In no particular order, I thought I would share a list I am currently doing on REC and related sites for my own research knowledge. For the record, I am in no way affiliated with any of these sites nor have I investe...
Luke O'Connor
Which Floor is Easier to Rent?
Hello BP,
I am planning to house hack a two story duplex. Do first floor units tend to rent easier than second floor, or vise versa? I have no preference which unit I would live in, I would just like to fill my vaca...
Stuart Udis
Residential Financing Guidance
I am permitting two townhome style housing units on one lot to be sold as condominiums. That portion of the fact pattern I am clear on as I've built and sold condos permitted this way in the past. What I am not clear ...
C. S.
DIY Termite Treatment
I know this sounds crazy, but I've been told that diesel fuel will get rid of termites. I'm sure there are environmental issues with this, but I would be terrified of a fire - even years after the treatment. If the in...
Paul Jurczyk
Joining Basement To Create A Duplex - NJ
Hey everyone!
Was hoping to get some advice on this house I just purchased. I'm considering joining the 1st floor of the house with the basement and calling it a duplex. I know that in NJ you can't technically have...
Rich Riesmeyer
DIY crawlspace encapsulation
Bought my first rental about 4 years ago. When we had our initial termite inspection, they recommended we install gravel and drains in the crawlspace along with a sump pump. That helped, but, this being South Ca...
Shawn Mix
Cost effective options for repair of stairs
Long time member, first post! Was just reading the following article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/... which was a great read through. Mostly table stakes of what I've learned already over owning a property for about...
Michael M.
make a 2 family into a legal 3
How hard/time consuming/ expensive/ possible is this?Currently in process of buying a home with an interesting basement (there are many properties like this in the Bronx). The basement is 100% above ground on 3 sides...
Christopher Kerby
New deal but have drainage issues
I just purchased a home that is low laying and has been reported to flood. It has me worried because I'm being told the city or county doesn't pay for anything for drainage. I do not want to resell after rehab until I...