A basic principal in dealing with contractors is to not pay for work until it is complete. With projects with multiple draws to ensure the project is complete it is important to withhold retainage.Retainage is a stand...

I am interested in using a FHA 203K loan to renovate a Mixed-Use building. I am looking to have four residential units and two commercial units.  Does anyone have experience with historical renovations? How does the p...

I am renovating my primary home that I plan to live in for 10+ year and probably much longer than that. We have had multiple contractors and others suggest maybe not getting permits due to the fact that the house is i...

I have two questions but let me give you the details as to not confuse anyone. I went to go look at a property this week. SFH , 2/1 w a detached garage. 1940s . Fort worth texas area •No existing central HVaC system.•...

I have acquired a house with screw in fuses.  There is a large difference in premiums with the insurance company if I convert to circuit breakers.  From reading on the internet fuses seem perfectly safe.  What am I mi...

Hi BP community, Im living a real life real estate nightmare on my first flip. So I just recently finished my first flip with my general contractor who i know personally from him remodeling my own personal residence, ...

Howdy. I'm looking for recommendations on which vehicle I should use to stash some funds to be used at a later time. Let's say it's more than 10k but less than 200k. A friend suggested municipal bonds but I'm not sure...

I'd like to sell vacant land in Louisiana that I purchased for cash at a tax auction. I have a buyer that wants to buy in installments (They are a neighbor to the land and don't have enough cash for the full purchase ...

My husband and I are looking for our first investment property. Our goal would be to buy 2 investment properties in 2021. We live in Southern California, but are looking in Austin, TX or Sacramento, CA. Any advice on ...