I have a duplex on an acre lot in Springville. I’m trying to make a flag lot and build another house. Any recommendations on surveyors or engineers? Any advise or things to watch for? This is my first time doing any d...

Hi BP!I live in a house that is on a lot zoned for high density MFH.  I'm trying to educate myself on the process (if I decide that the economics make sense) of scraping my house and building a 12-unit apartment build...

So I took over two new MFH's that already had tenants in them.  Unfortunately, the seller's lease never had any disclosure of possible lead paint.  The homes are both pre-1978.  I do not think I can give new leases wi...

I am a little gun shy about buying a house right now and trying to flip it. Let's say it is 45 days start to finish. THat puts the finished product ready for market on October 25th. Am I crazy? What is a good strategy...

My fiancé and I just looked at a property tonight as our first potential rental property and are looking for advice on whether or not it would pose as a good deal. It is a single family home. The property is listed at...

Hello Everyone,      My wife and I are purchasing our first investment property (4-plex) that has a few minor repairs that are needed. However, due to us not having great funds to start out we need to do a 3.5% FHA lo...

In the How can a college student get started? discussion, the author asked "[w]hat would give the owner the security of knowing the transaction would be beneficial for both parties?" This got me to thinking. Can you g...

Hello BPers!!!I pose a conundrum to the forums.  At what point to I sell off my highly appreciated, low cash flowing multi-family that I just bought 6 months ago?  This is on Munger in Dallas, TX (lower greenville are...

Hi just read a recent article on IBD regarding HUD looking to enforce equality among all renters - even ones with criminal records. I'm a new landlord so my experience is < 3 months of doing this. For those of you ...

I'm trying to get financing lined up before I find a deal. I want to do a seller financed deal that allows me to put less down, but I still have to come out of pocket the rest of the down payment and construction cost...