Tina S.
does it matter where your electric panel box is?
I'm updating a 1950s 2/1 900SF home in South Carolina. The electrician suggests upgrading to a 200 electrical service entry with through the roof mast and relocate existing circuits into a single EXTERIOR 40-space 200...
David Song
ADU plan submission diary - San Mateo, CA
I am in the process of applying for an ADU in san mateo, ca. I saw a lot of people interested in this topic, especially in bay area, CA. I am going to document my experience with this ADU here, so other people might f...
Brian W.
What to do if an urgent problem (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) can't be resolved immediately?
What do I do if an urgent problem (plumbing, HVAC, etc.) comes up on, say, Christmas Day and the plumber or HVAC guy or whoever can't get to it that day?
Matthew Nicholson
Update 2021 Rehab Budget Estimates
Looking for my next flip (sold 2 houses in March, then took a break), and I'm hearing from everyone that materials have gone through the roof (heh).
I spent some time today going through NAHB, BLS, BOL, CNBC, etc. lo...
David Yu
Old Home Ungrounded Wires (2-Prong Outlets)
Hello BP Community,I was wondering if anyone if the DFW area has experience purchasing and selling older homes that has no ground wires installed.The property I'm looking at was built in 1957 and currently has no grou...
Carmen Graves
grading issues with new contraction next door
Dear BP,New construction is happening right next to our property. We just learned that they plan to build their sidewalk at least 12 inches higher than ours. The new house itself is a lot higher than ours. We do have ...
Mark Futalan
What are you using to keep your rentals fresh?
Just wanted to get an idea on what other hosts are using to keep their rentals fresh for your guests. Infusers, air fresheners, candles? Are your cleaners proactively doing this? Thanks!
Andrew Grisdale
House slowly sinking - an urgent fix?
HI, I bought my first house two years ago. House was built in 1953. I notice some cracking and sticking doors. Had a couple of experts out so far. Both determine house is 3" lower in one corner compared to the far co...
Eric Martin
The perfect BRRRR or Disaster Waiting to Happen
Hello everyone,This property was brought to my attention as a possible investment. This would be my first attempt at a BRRRR and would like to get your thoughts on it. What would you offer? How much would you expect t...
Faiz Kanash
Can you use a FHA loan to fund a fix and flip?
A curious question of mine since I'm looking through some options for funding... But could you apply for a FHA loan to purchase a habitable property that you intend to fix and sell after 3 months? Could FHA fund a fix...