So I recently talked to a nice older couple who wants to sell their friends old house (friend is in nursing home).  They mentioned they don't want to see the house just deteriorate and not sell. Of course I said I'm i...

I own two duplexes on the end of the private street the first two duplexes are owned by a slumlord so he does nothing. The asphalt road is very old and is about ready for resurfacing. I can never get ahold of the othe...

Hey BP first off thank you for taking the time to look at my post. I've got a chimney on a property near Minneapolis Minnesota that has deteriorated and needs to go. No fire place, however the water heater and furnace...

For our 28th renovation, my uncle inherited my grandparent's 1908 house when they passed away seven years ago.  This was the only home my grandparents ever owned, where my mom was raised and where I spent hours and ho...

Long story short, I am in the final phase of my very first rehab in a C class neighborhood. I have three bedrooms with terrible carpeting, carpet has been removed in one room, wood floors looked very nice. I'm afraid ...

Allright you BP'ers I have a question about some Milwaukee neighborhoods. Since I don't have MLS access I have been using iComps. I have been analyzing duplexes in what the map there labels Hampton Heights. It will sh...

Are the following items considered capital items to depreciate or expense for tax purposes?

- Hot Water Heater
- Blown-In Insulation in Attic
- A New Front Door

We also bought a lawn mower and tiled one of our apart...

i see a property listed at 50k and they found asbestos on the siding. resale is 130k.

Hypothetical question...let's say an owner owns a house that is in complete need of renovation from top to bottom...but the house is in a decent neighborhood in a generally expensive area.Does the house gain in value ...

I know someone that has a divorce finally over with, and now the house must be sold. The only problem is that he cant see to sell it, because the market has deteriorated, and it is in a rural area. He is still deali...