The property that I am renovating has a lead pipe trap going into a cast iron drain pipe.My contractor said it is in good condition,  and we should use it instead of messing with it.Any advice from BPers with a little...

I want to get started in Airbnb rental properties. Anyone here willing to coach/mentor in the Chicago area???

I'm looking for a plumber who has experience with cast iron pipe. I need to replace a section of my main sewer line in the basement. This is time sensitive because I'm in contract with a buyer.

Looking for good refe...

I thought it would be fun to post progress as my wife and I flip house #5 from start to finish. I'm NOT posting this in "Success Stories" since the proof is in the pudding as they say and I don't want to assume succes...

Hello, my name is Sumiya. Today is my first day at bigger pockets and I was going through some posts and I felt so connected with many of the experiences as an owner, and investor in many different levels.  As a prope...

Hi guys!I want to convert my old cast iron tub into a stand up shower in a 1-bedroom unit. Can anyone verify if this is within building code for the city of Milwaukee? I checked the plumbing section and it does not sa...

Have my first deal in my sights but it needs major foundation repairs and an possible deal breaker on an otherwise great flip.  It's an old school basement with stepped in walls that are in good shape, but the old sch...

I'm new to this site! I manage 15 units and all of them are mostly original. Rents are at market prices and we still increase $50-100 per door, per year. No one has moved out in 4 years and no one is planning on it.So...

Hi,What are some of the repair issues that frequently show up in older properties. Specially ones ones built in the early 1900’s