Andrew Cordle
Rehabs Revealed: Merrillville, IN – Part 3 of 4 (Bathrooms)
Installing a huge custom-tile shower in the downstairs master bathroom really put this house “over the top.” All the tile was purchased from Home Depot, including the glass accents. Just look at the before and afte...
Chris Watkins
Accessory Apt or NICE Movie Theater Rm? What Adds More Value?
I just closed on a new primary residence for me and my family here in Utah. The intent was to buy a home with awesome potential that we could work on for the next 3-5 years (build sweat equity) then sell for a nice pr...
Neil Quinn
Building new worth it? Duplex alternatives if too expensive?
I'm in the DC area, where multi-family units/duplexes/etc are basically non-existent, or command insane prices.
If you were going to consider building instead, here are some questions:1. Would it be silly to consider...
Jean Clotaire
3 bd 1 bath SFH - Brighton Heights
I’m currently looking at a 3/1 SFH in Brighton Heights that is in need of some repairs. I’d like to hear from fellow investors in the Pittsburgh area specifically Brighton Heights.I came across this home by searching ...
Michael Mueller
Accessory tool shed on hillside in Los Angeles
What are the requirements to build a tool shed less than 120 sqft in a hillside backyard in Los Angeles?I gather that an accessory building less than 120 sqft is exempt from building permit, but must still be construc...
Mike Jimenez
Desktop all in one home office
Hi all. I’m needing an upgrade to a desktop computer for the home office, was wondering what your guys opinions on which brand/make is best bang for the buck. I’m leaning towards a Microsoft based home computer. Thanks
Aswin Easwaran
Convert attached in-law suite to add sq.ft to main dwelling?
Hi all,Been a long time lurker on these forums and I’m happy to have closed on my first deal. I recently closed on a SFR in Concord,CA which I intend to house hack - thanks to all BP members, and podcasts, I was able ...
Michael Dunn
Appraiser saying house can not go FHA 203K .....
So I just " re-talked " with the appraiser that came out a week and a half ago, to do the appraisal on the property I am trying to purchase.When he came out, he said that there were certain issues with the house , an...
Account Closed
Does adding ADU to 4plex change from residential to commercial?
This question may be specific to places like Portland where the city encourages density by allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be added to properties in residential zones.If I purchase a 4-plex (zoned resident...
Andrew Cordle
Bathroom Rehab - including pics and H.D. SKUs!
It’s great when our team comes up with a nice layout idea and when our contractor does a great job implementing it! That’s exactly what happened with the bathroom renovations on this property. We took a very ordinar...