Can I get opinions on Staining brick walls vs. painting them? Which is better? Which is less expensive? Which last longer? which one seals better?I have a duplex that I am renovating and the bricks look like they coul...

Fellow BP members I'm looking at a really good deal to flip it just has one issue I'm not sure what to do with. Floor in lower level is settling or settled about 2.5 inches, it even feels hollow under. Its cracked and...

I wanted to get the opinion of the board on which component of the rehab process offers the "best return on sweat equity." Whether it be HVAC, basic carpentry, plumbing, tile/masonry, etc.....

I have a good deal of e...

I found a property that has been half built. Meaning it's just the shell and the wood posts throughout the house. It's a 3000 sq/ft home with 4 beds and 4.5 baths.How much would you guestimate it would cost to finish ...

i recently add new wood floors in my house . i put in 65% of my house in my hall where the bedrooms carpet meets the wood floors . i dont know wat to reconnect the carpet to a tac strip with out using a nail gun . can...

Hi all, I am currently in the process of rehabbing a duplex that is Masonry Brick. Currently there is no heating or air and previously there were window units in the living room. The units are 550sqft a piece. I origi...

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First off, I don't know the first thing about SECTION 8.

I have a client, we are looking at a property in a section 8 rental area.

However, the house has wall anchors and it's done by a rep...

FIRST TIME BUYER/INVESTOR: I am currently looking for 4-Unit buildings in Chicago. I came across a 4 unit with 3bed 1bath per unit. It has building code violations and looks like it will need a full gut rehab. I want ...

I bought a duplex that I merged into a SF in the seattle area. As a result one of the room lost a lot of light and I would like to add a window in one of the walls. The issue is that permitting takes a lot of time and...

Considering my first investment. A foreclosed property that is in rough shape. 980 Sg.' 2Bed/1Ba.

* For Sale: $20,400 (Homepath)

* $50,400 Value

Rents in the area for similar are right at $500-60...