Carly M.
Potential first deal foundation issue / out of state
My husband and I are first time investors, we have a friend in Kansas City who is in the real estate game and says it's a great cash flow area. We flew out there last week and found a duplex in a decent area (edge of ...
Ouman You
What would you do with this case?
Hi guys,I'm trying to help a relative here and I need your insight.She bought her house for 70k in the 70s, now the area is well sought after in SM and it's worth north of 3.2MIL....it was never rented and now that sh...
Sean Gimpert
Structural Issues, Pursue Credits or Walk?
I found an off-market property and went under contract and recently completed an inspection. We knew there were some cosmetic issues that needed to be addressed but when the inspector went into the crawl space it reve...
McKellar Newsom
Big Tree Causing a Foundation Crack
I have a large tree (3 1/2 feet in diameter) that appears to be causing a crack in the foundation of an all brick 2 story college housing house.
I can't believe how quickly the foundation went from a small crack to ...
Oscar Beteta
When are Sprinklers Required in 1-4 Unit Multis?
Hi everyone!I just purchased a four unit property in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. The house is currently laid out as a quad (with all separate utilities) and the previous owner had obtained a variance ap...
Logan Allec
Foundation Issues on First Property
I am currently in escrow on a four-unit property "house hack", which will be my first real estate purchase. The property consists of three buildings: a duplex, a one-bed one-bath, and a small studio. The foundations...
Scott Glener
REFFERAL NEEDED: Structural Engineer
Can anyone in Tucson recommend a structural engineer? House has a large crack and might have foundation problems.
Alexander King
Are Housing Authorities self managed, outsource management or mix?
Housing authorities are non profits and I know some are bigger than others. I was wondering if there was an opportunity to manage HUD properties or if most are self managed. For anyone with knowledge on the topic an...
Jarandy Manidiu
Structuring this deal
How would you structure this deal?There is this guy who is selling 4 two bedroom 1 bath rentals for $45,000 each. The properties are renting for $450. He's also willing to sell the properties in a bundle for $180,000 ...
Robert Long
Newbie from Vancouver, WA
Hello BP,I guess I should have read the blog on how to introduce yourself before I go posting away. My name is Rob. I am a structural engineer living in Vancouver, Wa. My business partners and I have been spending tha...