Any comments on the piers? Seller says he won't go down at all or credit. Not sure the cost. Looks like dryrot? One of many issues!

I just got out of the military, my mother just passed away recently, and I inherited it. Still in probate process, and getting my name on the title. It's being cleaned up, fixed up with new floors, painted walls etc(I...

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Just wanted to share my joy. Bought the house (3/2.5) for 85k. House needed some work, especially new windows throughout. Spent about 20k on the property and sold for 134k. I've bought homes before but th...

I'm venturing into my first house purchase (done condos before, where I was only responsible for interior).I got an inspection report and it came back with all these issues. Like crack in the bedroom wall signaling po...

Our family has an old plantation, single wall home that was built in the 1930s.  It has survived two big hurricanes ('82 and '92) but yet, family members feel that the house will likely need to be torn down within the...

I'm not sure what to do with this. As you can see, the door is missing, and should probably be replaced. The wood floor inside is also slightly soft. I don't know whether I should just tear it down, or leave it beca...

I am looking at some flooded properties in Houston.  They are in various states of remediation, from nothing to having virtually been ripped down to the studs.My question refers to outside frame plywood and vapor barr...

Hello folks,We are in the midst of closing on our first buy-and-hold deal.  In another thread, some of you kindly analyzed the numbers and we're going to get about a 10%-12% cap rate. Official loan documents are being...

Hello bp,Have a question about older homes. I just recently purchased a two family home built around the 1900's. My concern is the plumbing and electrical. The plumbing has old copper lines with some old shut off valv...

We have a rental property and did not provide a washer or dryer.  The tenant wants us to clean the dryer vent duct since her dryer is not drying well.  What is the landlord's responsibility in California?  I cannot fi...