What would you rather have?A duplex, living in one side. Or a house with a back apartment and living in the main house? And why?

I am budgeting out the renovation of a duplex property.  The units are 500sqft each and currently have no ac or heat installed.  Would you install window units or a mini split ac/heat system or neither (leaving it up ...

BP!Closing on a duplex in a few weeks and have been mulling over the idea of replacing the existing window units with Ductless mini splits.  After doing some research on the forums, seems some ppl still prefer central...

Hi everyone, (I was not sure if I should post this in multi-family section or short term rental section, however, to me it sounds like a house hacking)
Got a duplex recently where each unit has 3 bedroom/2 bath. Plan...

We are looking at buying a duplex. We've been informed that, while the property is a multi family, it (and a couple other properties) were deeded as condos. The HOA was dissolved many years ago leaving the condos with...

I own a duplex that has one water meter and each has one tenant. I pay the water which is included in the rent. Avg monthly bill is $50-$60. This month's bill was $180. All fixtures and plumbing are new. I don't know ...

Hey BP fam! I recently purchased a 2 story duplex and will be doing a few updates over the next few months. I am looking to replace the cast iron drain pipe with a PVC scheduled 40 4" pipe. I am currently shopping aro...

Does anyone know what this is? How to fix it? What may have caused it so I can address it?As said before it is the staircase on the first floor leading up into the main area.It is on the porch area and is an exterior ...

Repainting a pantry in a very large duplex. I TSPed the walls up and washed them, and the top two layers of paint started coming right off as soon as I wet down the walls. The last two colors appear to be beige and th...

I would like some advice on red flags to look for, questions to ask the inspector, and general advise on a fixer upper I am considering. I am looking to purchase and owner occupy a duplex. The property I am currently ...