Jared Baker
Should I be worried about this foundation???
Looked at a property for a potential BRRRR. Price is 170k with ARV at 240k. only thing here that is really concerning is the block basement. Looks like this might be an issue or might be a simple fix. Also I've he...
Christopher Albritton
Moving to Detroit - Thoughts? Also looking to buy a MF property.`
Hello BP members!I've accepted an offer to work for Quicken Loans at their Detroit office, and am looking to get some insight at what areas of town might be worth investing in/ move to.In order to start my investing c...
Sarah Purdum
Need contractor for basement foundation
Hi guys! I am looking for some recommendations of contractors that have done a basement foundation in Southern CA. We live in Reseda in LA County and are finalizing architecture plans tomorrow.
We want an unfinished...
Jason Vandermark
Analyzing mini storage
I’m looking at investing in a storage facility but would like some input on the numbers. 160 units mixed climate & non climate control40 rv/boat spotsGross rent(includes uhaul) 220,000Expenses 129,000NOI 81,000The...
Sam Leon
Are there any TRULY EFFECTIVE methods to stop being pooped on?
I bought a property where the backyard adjoins a lake.The backyard when I bought it was a concrete deck leading from the back of house to the seawall, no grass. Most of the other houses around the lake is the same wa...
Evelyn V.
Structural Engineer in Kenosha? Inspection Report Advice
Hi, I am under contract for my first property and just had an inspection done last week. The inspector recommended we get a structural engineer in as the first and second stories have noticeable sag, with "handyman co...
Christopher B.
Knoxville, TN Full Gut w/ addition
Hey y'all, I purchased this gem recently and decided to post it here as a diary, both to share my experience with the community and to more selfishly use it as a learning tool to help improve my business. I'm currentl...
Joseph Henry
Piers Without Footings?
I am looking at a SFH in a market close to where I live. The listing agent told me that "some of the piers in the foundation don't have footings". The house is about 1400 square feet and ~100 years old. I understand t...
Bienes Raices
Choosing exterior paint color
The house I'm fixing is stucco and concrete block. The external paint color right now is purple and badly needs a new paint job. I'm having hard time choosing the new color for the outside. The other houses in the nei...
Bienes Raices
Elastomeric paint?
My home inspector recommended using this to repaint the exterior (because there was a problem with water intrusion in the past. Is this type of paint worth the extra money? The house is stucco and concrete block, and ...