Hello BP!I am in the process of buying my first property in the Metro Detroit area. I made an offer on a 3 bed/1 bath Bungelow that looked great on the listing and during the open house.  Upon receiving the sellers di...

Does anyone have any experience replacing water and sewer pipes as well as electrical lines for an entire community?I have read it can cost in excess of $500k,  but some say it may cost closer to $200-300k just trying...

Hello,I am in the demo stage (prepping to remove all existing plumbing lines). Plumber has informed me that I can simply shut off the main water valve in the basement  and then proceed to remove all existing piping in...

Hi everyone,  I am pretty new to the forums & investing.  I am looking for my first deal after reading several of the BP books & J. Scott's estimating rehab costs book.  My question is regarding a 3 family (fo...

Last year I had a pipe burst when it hit -18 degrees and my furnace ended up quitting. ended up getting some PEX and new water heater and new water softener.  guess my taxes will be less when I file for 2014.The addit...

I have been looking at foreclosure homes on the MLS and am wondering if there is any easy way to estimate plumbing and electrical costs looking at a house that does not have water or electricity on?  I am trying to av...

Hey all,My wife and I have been on the look out for our first deal and we actually found a property way below market value but, there are some catches.-The house has sat vacant for a little over a year-It is bank owne...

I am doing a rehab to flip on a house that has insulation in the basement ceiling. Some of it is missing and what is there is upside down. As in: the paper is turned down rather than towards the heated area.

Would yo...

good morning all, I'm looking into a potential property and I wanted to get some feedback on polybutylene pipes because I don't know much about them. The duplex I am looking at has these. should I avoid homes with the...

I finished my first property in Euclid, OH a nice duplex with finished third floor.  The top unit is a 3/2 and the bottom, mi casa pro tempora while on break from school, is a 2/2.  Before:After:I will be in a positio...