In crawling the crawlspace of a $40-45k mill house (tiny, sort of subsistence standard of living), I noticed that whoever did the re-wire, most likely didn't do it to code or have it inspected.I know that the current ...

Hey BP friends, I thought I had done my homework so well, Investing out of state, and finding the property manager first!!  So now I'm about to close on the 3rd of three decent four plexes in Independence, meeting the...

Can anyone recommend any contractors in San Diego (especially keen on North Park, South Park, Normal Heights)? Keen on good rates, professional attitude, quality work and quick turnaround time. 

How to check and liens on property you are purchasing on an online auction before the auction date? I want to bid on a property but not knowing how to check prior debt make me very nervous. What can I do to be more pr...

Has anyone ever added a bathroom via dormer in a craftsman or bungalow?

In my market there are a ton of 3/1 craftsman houses, bathroom located on main floor, many in awkward locations (accessed only through ...

I've been reading up on real estate books for about 7 months now(if you have any to recommend, that would be great), and I feel like it's important to make as many connections before I hit 18. Is it as simple as just ...

We bought a lot in Tampa (city) over two years ago and demolished the small house, which had been condemned. We saved the concrete slab, although it could easily be removed. We have been planning to build a house on i...

Hey everyone! I've been on BP for a little while now and also have been learning everything I can about REI. Finances are in a good position and I'm interested in beginning to look for an initial deal. I'd be grateful...

Purchase price: $39,000Closing and down payment: $13,200renovation cost: $30,000Total investment: $43,200after renovation value: $95,000Income: $1,500Mortgage, ins, tax: $257manager: $135vacancy: 105capex: 105utilitie...

New investor looking to close on several of our first buy and hold deals in the next few weeks. I'm also a stay at home mom and I'm finding the adjustment to this 'work load' a tad overwhelming. Young kids do not unde...