Shefali R.
NJ Building Code - Is third bedroom legal bedroom??
HI - I am buying a townhouse unit and trying to assess whether the third bedroom is a legal bedroom or not. The reason I am curious (I had assumed it was a third bedroom) is because there is an adjacent townhouse is b...
Chris Roy
Does Anyone Specialize in Vacant Properties as a Source for Flipping?
I have experience with renovations and rental properties and am considering getting into flipping properties. One area I have looked, at as a source of properties, is vacant and condemned properties. I have noticed ...
Lance Trezona
Landscaping - is it important?
Good Day BP peeps, I am new to the landlord game and just closed on a duplex in San Diego two weeks ago. I am living in one unit and the other unit is tenant occupied. I am looking at ways to increase rent value and w...
Mark Douglas
'Big Ticket' Items of Forced Appreciation
In your experience, what areas of improvement have contributed the most in increasing the property valuation? (i.e. Complete demo/reno vs. new paint)
Mark Hadnett
Subdividing Land as a tax write off
Hi All,
I have a question regarding subdividing land. I`m looking at a property in NJ and its on close to 10 acres of basically un usable excess land. The house and driveway/garden etc needs about an acre at most(Hou...
Calvin Kwan
[Oakland] Backyard Advice - Concrete, Pavers, or Mulch?
Hi All,The last step of my rental renovation is to landscape my backyard. I want to create something that is maintenance free and durable. There's a patch of dirt (~15'x20') in the backyard that needs to be addresse...
Shanai Rogers
Paying someone to pull lists and skiptrace
Hello everyone! Had anyone had any experience with hiring someone from fiverr or Craigslist or another place to find off market distressed property listings & skiptrace? What are the pros and cons is it worth the ...
Vivek Mattur
Does trees/plants/shrubs in backyard add/reduce value of home
Does have trees, plants, , shrubs in the backyard reduce value to the property due to higher maintenance and less usable space compared to same size backyard with just a lawn in it? Also, does have an additional side ...
Page Huyette
Dividing NNN for a subleased space
I'm running numbers for a master lease of a mixed use building: two commercial spaces and one apartment upstairs (Units A, B & C is the apartment).Units A & C are leased. Unit B is vacant and I'd like to sub...
Joe Fornasiero
New investor- 3 duplexes opportunity
I've recently found a potential opportunity to purchase 3 duplexes on 5 acres for $275,000. All homes are in good condition with long term tenants. The rents seem low all six units are renting out for $600 a month. Th...