I have been looking at a property that is only a few yards away from power lines.  I know some people stay away from them because they are an eye sore.  Has anyone not bought because of potential health risks?  The un...

I have an unfinished basement that we noticed has some mild to moderate levels of moisture on some soil/dirt on the floor we just discovered. Upon checking, the gutters, downspouts and grading all look good. We did no...

Problems like trespassing, conflict, and unwelcome visitors are common to any multifamily unit. And the trouble spots where these occur generally remain consistent across locations.An industry expert on how you can be...

BP,    I'm looking to purchase a multi-family  that's in foreclosure.  My wife and I want to owner occupy.  My strategy is to go with an FHA/203k loan because the property needs some work.  This would be our first dea...

I have a daughter who is renting a basement from a home owner who lives up stairs of the house.  Recently my daughter notice water coming into the basement door from the rain.  She notified the landlord and told her l...

We are looking at this property as a potential live-in flip.  The property itself is near Roseville, CA.  The owner is an absentee landlord who just wants the property gone.  She's very motivated to get rid of it.  Th...

Hello BPers!I am currently under contract for my first deal - a 1940s triplex in a C area. I am an out of state investor so have some limitations in terms of being able to really see the property. I did, however, hire...

What are you using for proof of funds if requested to show just to view properties?  No lending secured until specific property identified.

This is an old house (Indianapolis area) built in 1930. The basement looks really ugly to me. It's a partial basement. As a newbie, I don't know how these old basements are built. I only saw the concrete basement befo...