Hi,My partner and I are interested in purchasing a 1b 1ba condo. Yesterday we went to look at the property and noticed a lot of patchwork on the ceiling in both the bedroom and living room. The unit is on the fourth f...

Hello BP Community,My trash hoarder tenant is moving out, already took the all the trash out, and she said she is going  to clean it the unit nicely. But, I need to bring a health inspector to check it out so there wo...

I went to collect the rent and noticed the bathroom has mold growing all over celling walls something that I have never seen in my life. I completely renovated unit before the tenants moved in 2 years ago. The tenant ...

I'm looking to buy a 1980s mobile home. It's owner finance. It had black mold on the floors. This home would be a rental property and I might add it's my first. The question is whether or not I should clean it or just...

Hello Everyone,
Can anyone tell me, from their experience, what the total rehab cost typically is for a property that's 1600 -1700sqft in need of a full gut job in NYC?  In addition, can anyone recommend a good gener...

Hello,I have a question for people who are familiar with old houses, especially in the Philly area. There is a property I am considering buying, and it was built in 1898. My concern is the basement foundation. It is f...

I bought a duplex as my first investment property and to house hack. My husband and I are doing most of the work on our own and we are learning a ton.My plan was to replace the carpet and sheet vinyl to LVP throughout...

There has long been a debate in the industry about the differences in cabinetry that are manufactured from plywood or from pressed wood. Most all professionals agree that there are many benefits to plywood cabinetry, ...

Hi BP folks, I came across an inspection report for a 25 year old house which was built on Permanent Wood Foundation. What are the things I should be cautious about this kind of foundation? (for eg: grading of the hou...

Hello all. I am unaware of any mold problems in my rental home. I cannot recall ever having conducted any inspection for mold (though I assume the house checked out adequately when I purchased it around 2002). My tena...