Sean McCluskey
Cracks in Brick Veneer - Replace Siding on Whole House??
Hi BP, I need your help on scoping this out while I am under contract.The house appears to be in great shape other than the brick veneer siding dropping off, which appears to have started at the back corner of the hou...
Jeff Lever
Quick Analysis of Mutliple Duplexes?
What would you pay for 3 Duplexes (6 units) in what appears to be pretty good shape - fully rented w/ each unit bringing in $625 on average ($3750/mo)?Property is also an hour away, which means that more than likely w...
Adam Gott
What would you do? nicer for 9% ROI, or lesser for 11%?
I am looking for my second multi-family unit and have two that I am considering. A nicer brick duplex with two car garage that would give me about 9% ROI or an older wood frame triplex that would give me 11% ROI.Othe...
Amit Ray
Need Contractor Advice in Chicago Northern Suburbs
Hello,I was wondering if someone had any recommendations for a good general contractor for demolishing a brick stoop and rebuilding a concrete stoop in its place in the Northern Suburbs (Wilmette specifically). Thanks...
Tucker Long
Modern kitchen and bath in historic home?
Hello,I'm looking into buying a historic home, it's been very well maintained. Brick exterior, slate roof, 100+ years old in a historic district. I have a few questions for those familiar with renovating older homes.....
Stephanie Anson
How would you change the curb appeal of this home?
So I just got this home under contract. It is in a great location and neighborhood. Only problem is this weird looking garage. Any ideas on how to improve this curb appeal? Any ideas would be appreciated!
Peter Chaniotakis
Investing in Older Properties
Hi everyone,
I hope this finds you and your families in good health. Currently, I am living in Los Angeles and am looking to purchase a multifamily home to live and rent simultaneously. Given my low budget and Los An...
DG A.
Brick Foundation - Oakland CA
Hey Guys, I'm considering a building that has a brick foundation. It looks good because I think I can get to a PITI of $3857/month. And I have a plan that could get the rents to $5200/month. The issue is that the buil...
Kain Stevens
Buying a home/investment property that banks won’t touch
Hey, I’m a long time lurker of bp and the information found on here is simply amazing. At the moment my wife and I are looking to purchase our first home (a fixer upper) in a nice neighborhood but the home has foundat...
Bill S.
Failing Brick Victorian Fix
I'm looking at a property that has "issues". The primary issue is that it has a cut stone foundation which was not properly drained and has settled. When the corner of the foundation settled, the brick started to s...