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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...