Everything below is for the same property, a duplex in Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia.

I start to have some stucco work done on the exterior. When the mason removes the old stucco he finds a wooden beams spann...

Hey all, I am getting quotes on deck repairs right now. This is from an 1990s home. Deck is very neglected. Probably never maintained at all. One contractor told me basically to go conservative. Meaning:Pressure washs...

If a house has been flood damaged and all the sub floors need to be replaced, how would you do that. Mainly I am talking about the sub floor under the wall sill plates. Spot repairs are simple enough.Spare me the "Hir...

There is a potential that I may need to foreclose on a property that I provided a HML on. This was a deal where the contractor purchased the property and I provided the capital for rehab.  I've know the contractor for...

Hello BP Community! I’m Russell Harris. I am a 28 year old husband, father, and formerly unbeknownst real estate investor. In 2013 my wife and I were fresh out of college, and I mean the ink was still drying on our di...

So I asked for help on the letter  and I guess the advice some of you gave was dead on.So as a thank you, here is my update (also posted this to my blog).So I finally after 2 months got the contract signed.I think I g...

Good morning BP Nation!I am walking through my first home this morning with the sole intention of buying (cash), renovating and renting long term.  I am excited and can't wait for the experience.  Even if we pass on t...

What kind of flooring are you using in your rentals? 

I've heard of many reasons to decline funding a mortgage over the years but this one is a new one to me.From a HARD MONEY LENDER not a bank.  You'll recognize the name when I post it (not now) as they advertise here o...

Hello BP!I recently made a cross country move to Wisconsin following my college graduation. This means I'm not overly familiar with the local market (I would like to stay local for my first investment[s]). I have been...