Nic Werner
What's the expected noise level for a basement ADU in old bldg?
I'm closing on a 1910 home that has been completely redone from the studs up, with a 1,000 SQ feet basement ADU. The furnishings are high end, separate entrance, etc and would attract a wealthier tenant. We will live ...
Ashley Haas
Does it pay to go green?
I have some properties that are about to be vacant. I was thinking about ways to get creative and create a niche for myself. With the green movement being such a big deal and all the talk about energy efficiency I tho...
Daniel Hughes
How do you manage the threat of asbestos in a house hack?
The title really says it all. I'm looking at small multifamily properties in the Oklahoma City market (mainly duplexes) and I've noticed that most of the properties I'm seeing are old (built prior to 1980). I've read ...
Chris Harpe
Alternative Building Techniques
Does anyone know of any companies in the United States that are taking an innovative approach to homebuilding or construction in general?The traditional site build method (building and assembling everything on site) s...
Brian Knox
Fending off nerves during the inspection period?
Pending an inspection, I think I just bought a rental property here in Greenville! Wahoo! It is a bank foreclosure that was sold as is. I am trying to be unemotional because I trust the numbers I used, but this is on...
Pierre E.
PEX Protection Ideas - Rodents in crawlspace with galvanized pipe
Hey BP Fam! I need to replace galvanized pipe (within house, in crawlspace, and to the street). Single story 2 bath house with crawlspace kitchen and laundry room all on one side of the house
1) - Need to decide b...
William H.
Vinyl vs Wood: windows where when and why
What say the pros? Is there a guideline of when each is used?I've probably installed a hundred well-respected, custom made vinyl windows so far. I have not installed any wood windows. I am an owner who does a lot of ...
Kyle Callahan
residential redevelopment spreadsheet
Hi, investors - I've been a BP member for a long time - have planned for years to create an Improve and sell practice. My goal - buy properties and improve them for resale. We're based in Boulder, Colorado. The thi...
Tyler D.
Things to watch out for with older houses?
I own a rental property that was built in the early 1900s, and am wondering if there is anything to be concerned about. Preferrably I'd like to hold it forever, but I'm unsure if there are any issues that may crop up ...
Kevin Keith Beck
Can your properties compete in the netzero housing market?
Tick-tock! Are your California investments ready for the new 2020 net-zero Building Code requirements ahead?It’s only one year away. Come January 1st, 2020 California's Building Code will MANDATE that ALL newly constr...