Philip L.
Replacing windows on a rental
I am in the process of renovating a rental property and I need to replace eight windows upstairs and one window in the basement.I have contacted four contractors to come on Monday and Tuesday to provide a price for in...
Andrew S.
How to negotiate repairs if seller needs to close in <30 days?
Background: I have been a tenant for 3 years in the home and have a good relationship with the owner/landlord. Deal: Private sale of the home with the landlord. He needs to close by the end of July. I just had the ins...
Derek Cantrelle
Risk when owning older property
I still live in my first home that purchased around 4 years ago, and have since then remolded around 80% of it including a new roof, added central a/c and heat, among many other updates throughout. The house is about ...
Anthony Ghotti
Pure beginner first offer.. help!
Hello bp. So this is my first ever offer on any type property. I came across a window sign "for sale by owner". I remember seeing this property on the market and checked up realtytrac. And sure enough there it was est...
Kevin Porter
Northern Wisconsin duplex for $20,000.
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $20,000
Cash invested: $34,000
This duplex had a fire in the rear of the upstairs unit, but it had a metal r...
Edouard Pierre
2-flat -> Am I Missing Something?
Hi all!I have a two-flat I'm looking at in a C-class neighborhood. My parents have an investment property near this one and I'm looking to get my own hands dirty in the investment world. Specifics are below:Desired Pu...
Mitchell Litam
siding or investment?
I am currently house hacking my house and it is a duplex. My house is not 100 years old and has wood siding on it.I replaced a couple of pieces from dry rot 6 months ago and now I have a couple more pieces. Easy fix. ...
Ryan Rogers
Advice on real estate journey with current home holding me back.
Hello BP,I have some questions for you guys. In August of 2017 I bought my first primary residence. A double wide 3bd 2 bath 1456 sq ft manufactured home on a .25 acre of land. The home was not updated and the listing...
Shawn Ackerman
Counter Offer "Winter Weatherization Standard" Milwaukee WI
Soooo, I have a duplex that I put an offer in on. The buyer countered to add this language in the counter offer;1. EM to be paid to title company 3 days after acceptance (No Problem)2. Counter offer should read "buy...
Shane Moss
Privacy options for window in shower
I've recently installed a new vinyl window in a rental to replace the old cubed block glass that was in there. This is a 1950's house with only one window that is in the shower. I need something to let light in whil...