Daniel Kramer
Shared Basement in a Duplex
Hi BP Community,I just bought my first duplex with the intention to BRRRR it. The duplex has a shared basement and laundry area. The first floor unit has direct access to the basement and the second floor unit has acc...
Katie Bond
Scheduling Question - Rough Electric and Windows
We are rehabbing a duplex and, among other things, we're replacing the windows. It's working out that the windows are arriving around the same time as we'll be ready for the rough electric. Can I have the electrician ...
Sam Milton
Solar Landlord Survey
Are you a landlord? Please share your thoughts on solar-electric systems on rental units by taking this survey. Your answers will help us develop resources for landlords and tenants to use in assessing and adopting so...
Alessandro Struppa
What to look for when inspecting a property?
All,What should I look for (property condition) when buying a property? What are the big cost items and do you guys have a checklist you use when inspecting?Thank you!
Aleko Petkov
Does an older house need to be rewired?
I am rehabbing one apartment in a 1937 triplex in Los Angeles I just bought. Looks like the electricial wiring is original two cloth-insulated wires, although the kitchen and bathroom have three-prong GFI outlets. The...
Jack Feehan
Looking for first rental property advice!
Hi all! I am 24 and living in Boston working for a general contractor as a superintendent. With my work I do have a lot of knowledge on structural integrity but I always want to learn more! I am taking a look at...
Anthony Serino
Cost for all new electric?
Hey everyone! We’re renovating a small 450 sq ft studio apartment and a small hallway. I’m wondering if this estimate makes sense to those of you who know better than I do!$8,500.00
-Permit -Inspection -Labor -Materi...
Simon Stahl
ADU/Granny unit utilities metering
I am thinking about converting my garage to a studio to rent it out. The one thing I am wondering about is how I can sub-meter PG&E and the water. I can pay for the tenants utilities as long as I am still living i...
Tim Kaminski
Looking to buy first triplex!
Hello!
Looking at a triplex in St. Petersburg, Fl. It is a main house with an attached duplex on the back end. 2 questions.
1. Seller said we can view the main house, as it is vacant, but said we can only view the...
Jeff Cliff
Electrical panel upgrade 200 Amp vs 300 Amp?
Hi,I need to upgrade old electrical panel which is 100 Ampere for house rehab project. The house will be rented out for the foreseeable future but maybe in another 20+ years I would move into it. I may also add an ADU...