Art Maydan
Insulate Attic in House Hack?
The duplex I’m house hacking has an uninsulated attic. It would cost me about $800 to do it myself. And the attic studs are non-standard distances apart, so I’m not even sure I could do it properly myself. I’m going t...
Justin Nienhaus
Repair or Buy Appliances
I just had a dryer quit on me in a single family dwelling. This one is actually the house I used to live, so I have a bit more background on the unit. I know the dryer is over 6 years old (was there when I moved in)...
Josh R.
Utilities have been off for over 2 years...
What problems should I be looking for in a home that has had no utilities on for over two years?
This is a brick home that was built in 1955. I know our extreme temps in TX can wreak havoc. Any advice is appreciated.
Jenna Stonecipher
How to keep pipes from freezing
Hello, BP'ers.
I bought a 4plex last week, and only one unit is occupied. I'm rather new to REI and I'm seriously worried about pipes freezing. I can't shut the water off because of the family living there. T...
Kyle Hansen
"Rentability" of Garden Units in Chicago
I'm a first time investor in Chicago and I've noticed that garden apartments are MUCH cheaper than an apartment just one floor about it. This obviously isn't a surprise - people in cities prefer to be higher - but the...
Gagan P.
Gas station investment?
Hopefully this post won't get deleted since the last 5 I posted regarding pretty much anything got deleted with a "you can't ask for advice" email.So... Anybody here invest in gas stations in the East Coast? If so... ...
Brent Thompson
Storage Units: How much is too much for the dirt?
Here's a question for developers and brokers - how much is the average price/ft for storage units?
Brian Wilson
Mice Under Flooring - Need input
So bottom line up front, I’ve placed traps. Caught 2 larger mice and 1 vol inside my property. This has been over the span of 2 months. Despite still feeling scratching anytime I kneel down on the floor. I haven’t cau...
Chris Young
Are my tenants high maintenance or am I crazy?
My tenants moved into my SFR built in 1923 in Pasadena, CA on January 1. In the lease it states they accept the property “as-is”, but so far in the first 10 days they’ve made complaints about:-Hot Water taking too lon...
David Pack
Multifamily in Aurora area
Hey everyone this is my first post. I'm very new to the idea of rental properties and after some initial research I would ideally like to house-hack a MF south of Aurora. I say south as it seems like its away from the...