Charles H.
Wood patio - Slippery when wet - Potential issue?
Hi All,a place i am looking at has a small wood patio and some wood stairs to access the garden.It felt slippery when wet.Anything i should be careful of ? Should I put a small sign ? Put some of the black anti-slippe...
Jonathan Taylor
California Prop 10, your thoughts?
HI Guys,Ive been submitting offers around Los Angeles and educating myself on the rent control laws here (they are a pain but required). At my most recent meeting with the LA housing authority I learned about Prop 10 ...
Robert Collins
help!!!! newbie looking for advice on first investment property
I have a auto body shop that is located in a D class residential area, it was own by my grandfather, he is getting up in age and he is passing it to me. he hasn't done body work in years, he just have been renting the...
Ashton Sharp
How to refinance?
Hey guys my name is Ashton, I purchased my first home over a year ago, but the FHA insurance is killing me. I'm wondering what it typically takes to refinance, and if it's a good idea to do so
Steven Roux
First time mold remediation
Hello everyone,My partner and I have extensive experience in construction and we recently signed a contract for a fix and flip project in Scottsdale, Arizona. The home has a mold problem. There are a few areas where t...
Andrew Syrios
One Chart Explains the Housing Crisis and Skyrocketing Prices
OK, inflation in general, the supply crisis, low interest rates and a growing population also have something to do with it. But I think this chart, more or less, sums up what's going on:https://homedowntheshore.com/r...
Janice H.
water in basement of possible first deal in western ME
Hello fellow BP members,My husband and I are interested in a duplex in a small town in Oxford County, ME. It is in a nice part of town on a dead end street and the units looked like they were recently renovated (new ...
Rich Cavanagh
Dormant flea problems
Long story short I just evicted a tenant that left a dog behind. The house is infested and the dog is gone. Pest control has been out 4 times so far in the past 4-5 weeks to spray. Fleas remain. We have vacuumed an...
Julia Jordan
Why would an investor want to use private/hard money? Good to know!
An investor who intends to buy, fix up and then sell or rent a distressed property would consider a private money loan. Conventional banks and credit unions tend to shy away from lending on distressed properties, so a...
Brandon Johnson
FHA 3-4 unit difficulties.
Can anyone name a lender that will allow a 3.5% down FHA on a 3-4 units property?The last two lenders I've sat down with have given the okay for a 2 unit property, but both state that that I cannot do an FHA for a 3-4...