Jantsen Locke
Best way to clean mold from cinder block basement walls
I just bought a duplex to house hack. The small room below the stoop on the front of the house has mold covering the cinder blocks. I currently have it soaked with white vinegar and plans to wire brush it later, but I...
John Liapis
New Kid on the Block - Buy and Hold Newbie Investor
Hello BP,my name is Giannis (pronounced Yanni), and I've been a long time lurker of BP. I had the RE itch since I was young and I am looking to get started.My home market is Chicago. I currently live in a suburb of Ch...
Jen Shrock
Brick and concrete block vs. Wood frame / stick built properties
Does anyone focus on one type of construction as a part of their REI strategy? Do you buy one type exclusively or is it just a deal is a deal mentality?How much in annual repairs (after the initial getting the proper...
Bryan Hancock
Deduction of Interest on Home Mortgage on the Chopping Block?
I have seen several articles claiming that the deductibility of interest for your primary residence is on the chopping block to close our budget gap.
Does anyone know what is happening with this? Who is pushing th...
Grant Hwang
In general, the cheapest house on the block=greater profits?
When it comes time to selecting a house to rehab then flip/hold, is it a better deal to get the house that is the cheatest on its block?
Or is that something rehabbers don't really focus on?
Michael Brown
Should I rehab a house that has cinder block construction
This would be me and my business partners first flip, we got the home for a great price, however, it’s cinder block construction which we know nothing about. We did some research and it seems as though things could ge...
Chris Thigpen
REALLY need help with Craigslist flagging and blocking...Input please?
Hi all,So I know craigslist has likely been beaten to death here in many posts, but I am really frustrated and hoping to get some input from anyone who has dealt with the issues I'm currently having and hopefully figu...
Zamir Kazi
Better to buy several small properties or one big block?
I currently own 4 duplexes, one condo, and one quadplex.My business partner and I have roughly $1 million in cash that we would like to invest quickly to get some return on our money.Should we stick to the duplex here...
Matthew Osborne
Worst house on the block to successful Short-Term Rental
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Muskegon.
Purchase price: $33,000
Cash invested: $7,500
This property had been vacant for at least 5 years before we purchased it...
Leanne Hunt
How best to manage access control in an apartment block?
I am having some trouble keeping tenants in my 8-unit apartment block. Some tenants have broken leases on account of getting into debt but it seems security may be an issue. The block is set close to the street with a...