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Connor O'Brien Stucco over brick
6 March 2023 | 9 replies

Anyone own a 1920s Chicago brick building with stucco over a brick wall? 
I patched the stucco with brixement (lime and Portland) a couple years ago. This year water and Ice got behind my patches and they all fell of...

Danny Stern Home Inspection when purchasing a flip
26 May 2018 | 5 replies

Hi All,I am a first time home buyer and going to be putting an offer in on a flip and wanted to include a home inspection. the issue is the basement is partially finished so access to walls is limited. Does it still p...

Brad Clarizio Columbus, Ohio: Fireproof Insulation in Older Homes
16 April 2018 | 7 replies

Hey everyone,I am working on a major rehab in Columbus, Ohio, specifically in Old Town East for those of you that are familiar. We are just about to call in our first structural inspection so we can move forward with ...

George P. how to re-frame an existing house corner
22 February 2015 | 46 replies

i have a corner that has rotten wood due to long term leak (years). the bottom of 5-6 two by fours are rotten and the bottom plate is rotten.the outside is brick, so i can't get to it from the outside. how do i replac...

Kranti K. Are these support beams necessary?
25 October 2016 | 19 replies

Hello Everyone,  We are looking to close a multi unit in Chicago and our inspector showed a picture of these two metal beams on the roof. These are towards the back of the building. He says they are not necessary and ...

Ben Walhood Converting small multi-family to central A/C
24 August 2018 | 5 replies

In my area I find a lot of 6-flats/6-plexes that do not have central air, despite the fact that it is a feature which is highly attractive for prospective tenants.
When I try to search the web, including BP, it seems ...

Warren Juall How are you structuring your Acquisition Manager's Compensation?
21 April 2022 | 1 reply

Hi Everyone! I have a growing team, and I have a general structure in place, but as I add to my team, I want to make sure I am compensating in a way that is fair to both the acquisition manager and my company. I purch...

Paul K. Is this an issue I should walk away from??
23 August 2023 | 5 replies

Hello everyone. My first post on here after being a long time follower to soak up as much information as I could from the experience on this forum. This forum is a primary factor that led to me finally taking the plun...

John Hodson When is a cracked foundation a bigger expense than the house?
16 November 2015 | 34 replies

Hi BPers!I'm getting close to close on a property and there are cracks in the foundation that the inspector found. I'm asking the inspector for a more detailed analysis of these cracks so I can decide if the foundatio...

Igor Komerzan Do i need a contractor for my fix and flip (Massachusetts)
31 January 2017 | 12 replies

Quick question:Does anyone know what the laws in MA are regarding doing your own work on fix and flips, and when its mandated to have a licensed contractor? My father has been on the carpentry trade for almost 20 year...