Hey all!I am looking to purchase a home where the buyer is offering 15k for upgrades at the buyers discretion.I believe the home will still be able to appraise for the offer price prior to any updates.Am I able to be ...

Greetings BP Community,We are currently closing on our first 2-unit property in MA, with the intention of house hacking the one and renting out the other. After the home inspection, we found out that the current syste...

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Hey guys,
we bought a 4-plex a year ago for a good price, but it needs upgrades. We are installing 5 new water heaters (6500$), and also wanted to upgrade electrical since it's only 30 amps (built in 1950).
Property i...

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What are some of the best upgrades to make on a rental property in order to increase rent? Our unit is in the worst shape of all 4 and therefore is rented for the least in the complex. This is our first rental and it...

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Greetings- I am looking for advice or a recommendation concerning the very high cost to upgrade water service in Chicago. Inspectors are aggressively insisting on upgraded service in many cases where it is not needed....

For newer people, I am posting some of the prices I am seeing to help them gauge and calculate prices.  Sometimes I get good prices, sometimes not.When you are dealing with older house, you will often find they have a...

Hey BPers,I have a rental property that needs a little face lift before I put it on the market.  The bathroom has pink tiles that I am debating on gutting or painting.  Has anyone here painted tiles before and if so w...