Steve Davis
Poured concrete vs wood frame new construction apartments
Hello BP, My partners and I have plans to construct a 3-storey 54 unit apartment dwelling. We have buyers that will pre purchase the property but only if it is built with a poured concrete structure instead of wood ...
Loren Becker
$21,000 foundation There has to be a better way to get this done!
I recently purchase a house to flip. I have ran into a snag the foundation is basically nonexistent. Two major structural companies have bid the work and have quoted ridiculous pricing. If I hire a structural engin...
Sean Haran
Inspection report shows significant foundation issues, worth it to look into fixing?
Hello! Had an offer accepted on a house in the Reeb-Hosack area of Columbus OH. Inspection report came back with a few things, but the one that concerns me is foundation problems. There is cracking and quite a bit of ...
Elizabeth Rose
Philadelphia rowhome stucco water intrusion - possible negligence by city
I recently bought a 100-year-old rowhome in Philadelphia as part of an estate sale. My original goal was to fix and rent. It's detached - the city knocked down the home on one side in 2018 and a private individual kno...
Lucas Hammer
Minor leak or major foundation issue?
I originally posted this in the Chicago forum, but realized it made more sense here. Hey everyone, I'm working on closing my first deal in Chicago and the only issue I've found so far is a small foundation issue wh...
Patrick Philip
What's the general order of rehab work?
I've never done a flip before. Some things are obvious, like baseboards, drywall, and cabinets have to be done before painting. Does flooring have to be done before painting? I assume everyone can work at the same tim...
Ethan Daniel Dacar
Removing walls in a house
I’d like to remove a wall at my personal residence, I want to do it the correct way and pull permits so later down the road when I sell the property they will see that the work done was inspected. Just looking for som...
Justin C.
Recommendations on building a more useful baluster for these stairs
We replaced the shoddy work of the previous homeowner and built these lovely steps. From floor to top of landing is 32.5". Rental compliance requires me to have a 34" Baluster on the right side of these steps. My c...
Bill S.
Failing Brick Victorian Fix
I'm looking at a property that has "issues". The primary issue is that it has a cut stone foundation which was not properly drained and has settled. When the corner of the foundation settled, the brick started to s...
Danny Carter
Structural Issues 🏠🏠🏠
Hello BP Family
I'm currently evaluating a deal where the property needs structural repairs.
People always advise against getting involved with structural work but I think I can gross about 2k a month in rental in...