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Has anyone converted a single family to a duplex in Austin? Our current residents is 1600 sqft 4/2, zoned SF-3 with 1850sqft lot. Poking around online we should be able to build onto (second story) the property and “e...
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Hello I am a first time investor looking for some guidance with a new chapter in my life. I’m currently looking for a real estate agent and knowledgeable individuals familiar with the outskirts of Austin Texas to h...
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Hi All,I am planning my first real estate investment and just found Bigger Pockets. I have been devouring their podcast and a few blog posts for about a month, which set me on the path for buying an owner-occupant dup...
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Wassup BP,So I’m fairly New in the Cleveland Market I am a Out of State Investor. I have solidified what appears to be a solid team.-My Investor Friendly Agent -My GC, Interviewed a few but was recommended to him and...
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Hey everybody! I've got a duplex built in 1888, and have a couple of cold rooms, upon inspecting the basement, there is no insulation under the floor of these rooms. The floor joists are true dimensional 2x8. I've bee...
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I have taken drywall off all the exterior walls but left the inside walls. The drywall is a bit bumpy, smelly and in need of some repair. The electrician suggests i take out all drywall but thats more demolition cost,...
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I currently made an offer on a legal “duplex” that is 3/2, 3/2. (All year leases). One unit is rented at $1,200. The second unit is split into two: 2/1 and 1/1. The 2/1 brings $1,200 and the 1/1 brings $600 (all month...
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hi BP! I've been on the hunt for my first house hack purchase. Ive found a great 2 unit property that has 3rd unit that was built without registering it with the city, so technicallly illegal. I will be using FHA fina...
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BP’ers,I’m putting together a counter-offer on what could be my first rental property and I’m very excited.It's a fourplex but while trying to confirm the property tax amount (current and post purchase) I discovered t...
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We are close to settlement on an investment duplex. Our first investment property which is both exciting and terrifying, which means more questions in the other forums as well.
Anyway, the previous tenants had their ...