I've had a 2family house in the greenville section of jersey city for the past 10yrs.  I bought it way too high in 2005 so no point in selling anytime soon.  the place came w/ a fully liveable basement, including kitc...

It's that simple: 2/1 with a basement or a 3/1 without a basement?  They are virtually in the same neighborhood.The 2/1 is 812 sq.ft. with a washer & dryer.3/1 is 1024 sq.ft. with NO washer & dryerWhich one wo...

Good morning all!I am interested in doing a basement dig out and finish and I want to do the work myself. I would like to touch base with an engineer type for some quick guidance and approval (obviously at a cost). An...

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Brand new to BP so sorry if this question has been answered. I'm currently analyzing (hopefully not analysis paralysis) on whether its beneficial to finish the basement in the rental property I'm purchasing. ...

Hi,I have a question about judgments. I'm hoping someone can clarify something. Sometimes, people have common names. When this is the case, a judgment search may reveal possible judgments against them. The title compa...

I have a couple of questions.  First I just had my flip property waterproofed or redirected.  So, I was told I could not nail any studs or carpet strips to the floor or I would void the warranty.  What is the correct ...

Hi BP community! I'm in the early phase of finishing a basement in my duplex. I househack and I'm used to some dyi, so I'll probably do a good amount of it myself to save some money and get some experience. Right now,...

Hello BP. Has anyone ever finished a basement. I am looking at a house with an unfinished basement and I am thinking that I could add to the square footage by finishing the basement.

About how much does it c...

So I was in my old town this weekend enjoying the day and I ran into an old acquaintance. He asked what I was doing now and I told him I had retired and started buying homes to renovate and rent out. 

He asked me if ...

Our team is having an internal debate on whether or not to finish a basement.  We have purchased a Pulte home within a development where homes are selling for $100 to $115 a square foot.  75% of the comps have the sam...