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Shanequa J. Asbestos
25 August 2012 | 16 replies

To the investors that buy and renovate a lot of homes, how do you tackle the threat of asbestos in homes? Do you avoid certain time periods or do test samples? I know it's not dangerous if it's not disturbed, but some...

Marian Smith What to expect when buying a house built in the late 1950's?
1 May 2015 | 9 replies

Hi.  Anybody have a few tips on what to expect or look out for with late 1950's houses.  The electric supply box looks normal.  The attic is insulated but I don't know what to expect with the walls.  The single pane w...

Eric Karabinos Do I Need Specialized Subcontractors?
11 January 2024 | 10 replies

Hey BP Community,I'm looking at doing my second project early this year. I completed a rehab to rental last year and used a GC. This time I'm considering hiring subs myself. I'm looking for advice from other investors...

Jake Baron Help! First Inspection on Multifamily
5 June 2019 | 10 replies

I am closing on my first property and received some valuable information from the general home inspector. I am looking for feedback on whether any of these key issues are serious enough to get out of the contract. I h...

Bradford Mills California 2020: Duplex vs. ADU
30 October 2022 | 3 replies

I am looking to convert a single family home (SFH) into either a duplex or an ADU. This is my first house, first duplex, first purchase using the VA loan. I need help identifying the pros and cons of each strategy, AD...

Pierre E. PEX Protection Ideas - Rodents in crawlspace with galvanized pipe
30 October 2022 | 7 replies

Hey BP Fam!  I need to replace galvanized pipe (within house, in crawlspace, and to the street).   Single story 2 bath house with crawlspace kitchen and laundry room all on one side of the house
1) - Need to decide b...

Charlsi Kelley Encapsulate a crawl space,New ductwork, rotting floor joists…
11 September 2021 | 47 replies

Hi BP! I am under contract on a property that has numbers potentially good enough for a brrr. We are under contract at 300k and ARV is 430 bast on very similar comps in neighborhood. I had a budget of 30k rehab to do ...

Brandon Duensing Home Purchase Checklist
14 June 2020 | 5 replies

So I am finally venturing into home rehab and re-sell this year, besides the obvious financial analysis (ROI, ARV, rehab costs etc.) what are a good list of "unexpected" issues to be aware of to improve my due diligen...

Josh Benjamin How to finance a Fix-and-Hold Duplex Househack?
30 October 2022 | 2 replies

I’m about to get in contract ($1.351M) on a duplex in Oakland. It needs additional ~200K in reno to unlock $5200 income. I would live in a unit as primary residence.
Talking to lenders about Hard Money to get title. ...

Justin Rostant What's scary about a 1960's Apartment Building?
9 April 2014 | 8 replies

I am looking at buying a stabilized apartment here in DFW built in the 1960's and was wondering if there are any age-related pitfalls that I need to be aware of. Also, is there a good rule of thumb for a maintenance ...