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Kelly N. Built in 1901 vs. 1900- just curious
6 March 2013 | 10 replies

Hi,
We are investing in some pretty old homes, one of which says it was built in 1901. The inspector mentioned that this usually means they don't know what year it was built, but I thought that when they didn't know ...

Seth C. What is the risk of hidden physical defects?
11 May 2015 | 7 replies

It seems easier for a professional inspector to find the problems with an apartment building than a mechanic inspecting a car, since so many vehicle systems are sealed. At the same time, there is some risk of missing ...

Kurt S. Anchor bolts on detached garage
27 April 2021 | 13 replies

Hi all. Moving to Chicago next month and I am under contract for a 2-flat in Chicago.The garage is detached and is not properly secured with anchor bolts. My questions are:Is this a code violation? I was told conflict...

Kade Eiguren When do I need permits in idaho?
21 February 2020 | 3 replies

In idaho, when do you need to pull permits and when can you just do the work without having to worry about it? Not familiar with the laws around that, and it seems obscure. Thanks in advance!

Ayo F. Is my Lack of construction Experience a Negative?
9 June 2011 | 13 replies

Thank you BP world for this amazing resource. I have been soaking in all the wealth of information available here on BP.

I am looking at some potential rehab deals but my fear is my lack of Construction experience. W...

Florian Kuehne Indianapolis Home Inspectors
27 February 2020 | 7 replies

Hi Everyone
I am going to invest in the Indianapolis area and was looking for some recommendations for a thorough home inspector? Thank you

Fisher Hudak C of O and Knob+Tube Wiring in Hazel Park, MI
27 March 2022 | 3 replies

I just had an inspection done on my first potential house hack. The inspector found one knob and tube wire, but all of the other wiring had been redone. Is this concerning or unusual? Also, does anyone know if Hazel P...

Alec McGinn Would you ever buy a property without an inspection?
20 June 2018 | 93 replies

I’m about to purchase a property where everything has been replaced in the last 4 yrs (roof, furnace, AC, siding, windows, kitchen, floors, plumbing, ect.) the previous owner did all the work himself since he is a car...

Andrew Casal Reno/Landlording Question for Rhode Island
3 July 2021 | 5 replies

Hello all!
Is there a resource I can use to find out what in Rhode Island requires a permit and/or license to do on a home? I have a few rooms in a unit that has crumbling plaster walls that I am looking to remove, i...

Ian Elstrom New to BP
14 January 2016 | 4 replies

Hello fellow BPers. I've listened to the podcast for a while now but recently signed up for the forums in an attempt to network more with my fellow Oregonian investors and get back into the REI business. For various r...