Hongling Lu
How much does the age of the house matter
I am new to real estate. I plan to purchase a property from where I am right now, and live there myself for ~2 years while finishing my degree. After ~2 years, when I am ready to leave here, I hope to leave this place...
Lior Golan
Should I Buy a 80-100 years old house for a long term rental?
Hey,I am deliberating on buying a rental property, either a single-family home or either a multi-family, both can an 80-100 years old. I will remodel, of course, especially the main staff that always break like carpet...
Gil Keren
Water in basement? Please advice on pictures
Considering buying this SFR in Indianapolis that was built in 1920, for a buy and hold rental. The numbers run well, but I'm just not sure about the property condition - there are some signs of water in the basement, ...
Collin Wilson
Stone Foundation Findings - Would it scare you off?
Hoping someone can give me some advice! I am running the numbers on a property and I am hoping someone can give me some guidance on the stone foundation findings below: It was found that the foundation is out of leve...
Jordan Boyle
Not a park but neighborhood
Hello, I have a question about a clean, kept up un gated neighborhood dominated with park mobile homes or manufactured homes with a few houses with foundations. Will a house on a foundation live up to the rest of the ...
David Sray
How much does cracking along door frames/windows scare you?
Hi folks,So I'm looking at a well-priced home as a second investment property and it needs some work. That in itself isn't too scary, but the number of sizable cracks inside the house are. They are in nearly every roo...
Kelly McMillan
Foundation repair/contractor referral for Durham NC?
HI Everyone, I have a small home with a sinking area that needs to be jacked up. Any recommendations for a good Foundation repair group in Durham, NC?
Joe S.
Old Philadelphia Houses
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...
Allen Martin
Would you rather- Bring in more Mobile Homes or Build Duplex's
The Question- Would you consider building Duplex housing instead of bringing in more mobile homes on the extra land.I am planning on purchasing 5.5 acres of land that already has 8 mobile homes in place the other acre...
John Hanson
How risky to buy very old house for duplex?
I'm looking at a duplex that was built in 1870, so it's about 150 years old! However, if I assume monthly repairs of 1% of the value, plus capital expenditure reserve of 1% for a total of 2% of value, the Cash on Cas...