Shao Ya Xu
Bulging drywall, should I still buy? My 1st rental
Hi everyone, I am in the process of buying my 1st rental property and just finished with home inspection. The only thing that worries me are bulges on the drywall at three different spots cause by leaks. Two spots are...
Cynthia B.
sinkhole insurance problems
Hello, I've experienced constant pain trying to get landlord insurance with added sinkhole endorsement.
This is making me begin to think that owning real estate in Florida to rent out is a bad idea. I'm seriously co...
Lindsay Kuzara
Risk V reward on BRRR opportunity
Hey BP! I'm currently under contract on my first investment property and am looking for some pro tips and advice.
Property: distressed 1975 SF in central Oregon, lot is sized to accommodate an ADU. Property needs re...
Julie L.
Bad feng shui!
Any feng shui REIs out there that have any experience buying a property that sits at the end of a T intersection? The street that comes to an end feeds directly into this property. Thoughts?
Diana Tran
Advice On Negotiating Repairs With Seller
THIS WILL BE MY FIRST HOME PURCHASE. THE SELLER HAS A REPAIR COUNTEROFFER.I'm not sure how to proceed, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
About the house: It's in Tampa, a duplex. Unit A is about 100 years old ...
Bryson Sumrall
Asbestos and lead Based Paint
First I’d like to apologize for the length of this post but have questions about lead based paint and asbestos that I can’t seem to find an answer too. I am a new investor in south Mississippi. My farm area is laurel,...
Vincent Villani
So I Just Finished the Home Inspection...
Hi everyone!I wanted to run you guys through the results of a home inspection that has just been completed, as I'm not really sure how to proceed or who to contact. This would be my first investment property purchased...
Brian Knox
Asbestos siding: Should I be frightened?
Asbestos siding on the exterior: deal breaker or not?The property I was headed to look at and hopefully make an offer on has asbestos shingles. I'm a little sad because everything else on the property seems in-line (c...
Andy V.
Recommended Inspectors in OKC
Good evening, OKC BPers!
I'm under contract on a live-in flip in OKC. I intend to go with the following for inspections, but please let me know if anyone has had any negative experiences with these companies.
Betcha...
Rich Bultema
Selling house with ungrounded 3 prongs.
I bought this house built in the mid '50s about 16 or 17 years ago. For most of the house, I've done nothing but cosmetic updates and in doing so changed many/most of the outlets to a new color and in doing so, bought...