I have found a small house (2/1) that is available for little more than the value of the land it sits on. The house needs everything: Roof, gutters, siding (asbestos shingles nailed over older cedar shingles), drainag...

Hey BP! New real estate investor! I am closing on a home at a great price relative to comps in the area. Structurally sound, great area, small starter house (around 760 sq ft), little to no damage to the interior of t...

Hello everyone, I have been active in my search for my first property and wanted to gain some insight on the pros/cons of a slab foundation vs. crawl space/basement. I know slabs hold up well in warmer climates, but d...

Hey BP!I JUST made an offer on a duplex (which I am confident I will get as the seller is very motivated), and upon receiving the property disclosures noticed that the property has Asbestos components ( it was built i...

I'm a new investor and have my first home under contract in Kansas City.  The inspection was done this week. The attic and crawlspace though were sealed shut.  My realtor acts says it shouldn't be a concern that I'm ...

We've managed to overload our current crop of workers and crews with projects we're working in Austin. Builders seem to be adding little value to potential new projects because we already have a lot of the high value...

My tenant called me to let me know she's caught three bats coming out of the chimney in the last few weeks. I called a handful of extermination specialists, seems like no one is willing to come to the property for les...

Hey everyone, first time home buyers here. We're currently in escrow for a house in Lake Arrowhead, CA with no competing offers at the moment. In a few days, we will meet with the inspector. This house is definitely i...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $25,000

Cash invested: $5,000

This is a 4 unit residential building, city water, city sewer and all separate...

This is basically an information gathering post, some things I've been turning over in my head. I've got a few clients considering new construction and I've connected with an architect/builder firm so I have a good f...