Cathy S.
Transitioning from software engineering into real estate?
Hey BP!I was mulling over my own career path as a software engineer in the tech industry and know at my core that I am not remotely passionate about software engineering. However I have no better option right now than...
Michael Thorne
Should I fix the tile?
Hi BP Community -
I am selling a house as executor. I want to sell “as is”, with some touch-ups done like paint, clean carpets, trim up the landscaping. It’s a higher end house in an HOA, backing up to Army Corps ...
Mark Baldwin
Block Foundation w/ cracks and bowing walls
Hi guys. I'm from SoCal and in contract for my first deal - a 3 duplex package out in the mid-west. The inspection report came back and the block foundation for two of the properties are in poor condition. Some of ...
Stephon Rudicil
Foundation repair guy
Anyone know a guy in the Chicago area that offers these services?
Jeff R.
Septic system Replacement
Hi All,
I am in the process of analyzing the cost of a flips rehab. One major cost is the property needs a whole new system. It has been determined the tank is no longer usable. Most of my flips have been within cit...
Eli Moore
Advice on repairing basement and potential structural issues
I am looking at a property built in 1890. There are concerns with the basement/structure. There is water intrusion and potential structural damage, as detailed in the inspection report that I received from the seller....
Alex Nelson
Who to call about removing a possible wall
Hi Guys,I just purchased my first investment property, a duplex, that i plan to house hack. It was built in the early 80's and the kitchen is it's own small room with a doorway between it and the living/dining room. I...
Mark Derecho
Foundation issues. Need advice.
Found a nice house with foundations issues. Per engineer estimate, the foundation needed to be lifted 2.5 inches. Below is the work to be done. The cost was quoted at $6k. The house has tile flooring. I'm assumin...
Briseida Barillas
Real estate lawyer needed or how to proceed?
We just purchased a home July 2nd with an FHA loan. Inspector said minor things were wrong eith the house and mostly cosmetic. There were definitely things that we were prepared for the seller to fix for FHA approval....
Rachel (Raquel) Hart
Foundation Issue Found - should I buy it???
Hi everyone,I just opened escrow for a single family home (two story, split level) in San Diego and during inspections yesterday some serious issues with the raised foundation were found, the house is partially on a ...