Jim Gallagher
How to Turn a Single-Fam. Home into and a Duplex by Adding an ADU
I'm sure you are aware of the housing shortage in many Bay Area cities, as well in other area of CA. As one means to try and add to units to the housing market the State of CA now allows for "Accessory Dwelling Units"...
Anthony Britto
Basement conversion in Providence possible?
Hello I’m looking for information regarding turning an unfinished basement to a legal apartment in a current 2 family. I am in an R3 zone so I am under the impression I have the ability to do so. My issue is not knowi...
Benjamin Lenz
Why you shouldn't build a Jr. ADU in California
For those of you who live in California, you may think you can "Triplex" your home by tacking on an ADU and Jr. ADU to your existing dwelling. From what I've gathered (at least in my city), the truth is that you CAN d...
Diana Rendon
We Want to Sue Our Landlord. Do We Have a Case?
This going to be a lengthy post, so bear with me and appreciate the time for reading this.Background: My mother-in-law is having a difficult time with her landlord. She lives in a house in a lot of three homes in Los ...
Thomas Garza
High Occupancy, Short Term Rental
I am a week away from finishing a complete remodel on our second rental property. I posted a for rent sign a few weeks ago, and as I expected (seemingly due to the time of year), I have had very little traffic. Today ...
Alexander Celestina
Buying a Duplex with a Pool?
Hi BP:I have a landlord that is interested in selling me his Duplex. The unit he is living in has a pool. The Duplex will be for me and my family to live in and rent the other unit. Anyone has experience with Duplex t...
Diane Menke
Ugly House Makes a Fine Cash Cow
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $35,000
Cash invested: $9,000
Sale price: $225,000
This was a large brick 3 story 3 bed, 1 bath house with a ya...
Vi Tran
How much value will it add
I own a triplex right on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, PA (2 units on the first floor and 1 unit on the second floor)
The basement is ground level. Should I renovate and put 2 additional bedrooms in the basement....
Michael Dunn
single family ( 1004 ) vs multi-family ( 1025 )
So I'm still in a bit of limbo in getting the deal closed on this property A quick re-cap ..... it is a single family property with a de-thatched workshop ( connecting by the roofline onlyThe appraisal that was done b...
Matthew Fleck
First House Hack Attempt
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in North Bergen.
Purchase price: $389,000
The property is a bit unique on regards to its layout, but it ultimately has 3 bedrooms and 2 ...