We are currently fixing up the outside of this up/down duplex. Trying to get some different ideas to work with.We've pulled off all the siding on the front of the porch (it went right to the ground) the front of the h...

Lets assume that another recession is on the way, it starts mid-year-2012 and continues until 2013-2014.

How do you think it will affect the Housing market?
What would your strategy if you wanted to prepare for the...

Hi everyone! I've been following BP for about 6 months now and finally decided to join. I'm a machine repairman for a steel factory in Detroit. I commute 165 miles round trip. Been doing it since i graduated high scho...

Is there any risk that over time the entire floor with shift in one direction (towards one wall) if a 5/8 gap (to walls base plate) is left for most of the perimeter? 1) So that in effect that side no longer has an ex...

Hi BP family. We were under contract for a property near Corpus Christi, Texas (1 SFH and a 3plex); 3736 sqft. There was termite infestation in both homes but the seller won't budge when we ask for repairs so we can...

My husband and I purchased a 3 bed, 1.5 bath single family house builtin in 1929 in Akron, Ohio 44303, a great neighborhood with good schools. We bought it knowing it had significant structural issues. That has been f...

I am looking to house hack to get started in real estate! This duplex I'm looking at would only cash flow about 68$ once I move out including cap ex, repairs, vacancy and prop management. I would be doing the manageme...

Hi everyone, I'm from the San Francisco bay area and I'm just starting out in the real estate investment world and I'm really glad I found this website. I'm already learning so much from all of the experts on this sit...

I have two units I need to renovate, wanted to know if I should take out the existing tabs and replace with new or call a refinishing/glazing company to renew the bathrooms?What are your thoughts and if you can recomm...

Hi, During wholesale deals we don't provide much more information outside what is posted on an ad before we see a POF from a buyer.  Of course, this detours the window-shopper buyers but, I came across a "reputable" b...