Jim Kaufman
Sandstone foundation ok?
I am looking at a multifamily house built in 1925 with a sandstone foundation. The basement is damp as I would have guessed and dehumidifiers were in place. Of course, we have just had a major storm. I am not sure if ...
Drew Oquendo
Rehab Property in North Carolina with Foundation Issues...Will a Bank Finance it?
Hello BP Members,
I have a property under contract with a sinking/settled foundation. To buy or not to buy is my questions.
The numbers: ARV 175K; Repairs 30k (about 20k just for the foundation); Purchase 89K. ...
Stefan Folkert
Modular new home vs conventional
Besides looking at existing properties I've been researching modular/prefab build.
What I found so far, is that they are quicker and cheaper to build compared to conventional.
They also seem to be way more green!
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Adam Philpot
Multi unit built in 1900... bad rental property???
Evening BPers,
I just found a 5 plex that if everything checkout is going to give me a cash on cash return of 16%.
BUT it was built in the year 1900. Its by far the oldest property I’ve ever considered buying as a r...
Kyle Mitchell
What to look out for in a 1960's build MF
Hi everyone,I am currently looking at a 1960's build MF in Arizona. Typically we look for 1970's or newer, what are some things to look out for when dealing with buildings build pre-1970's?Thanks,Kyle
Andrey Y.
Which of these main Texas RE markets would you invest in?
I am speaking primarily from a cash on cash return standpoint.San Antonio, TXDallas - Fort Worth, TXHouston, TXLooking for your personal favorites and pros/cons of each market. I am looking at SFHs and 2-4 units.
S Buhidma Caudill
40 ft of Tunneling = $14,000 plumbing repair: worth it?
I own a duplex in Austin, very close to the Domain (an ever expanding area, even during the pandemic). I got it at a great price about 5 years ago, due to its foundation issues.
During the sale, our real estate agent...
Alejandro B Yoon
Unsure as how to go forward with seller
I found a property off-market in the Montopolis area and am about to go to see it with the owner on Friday. The original owner passed at 97 a few years ago and now is handled by a son who is the executor of the will. ...
Shane Clark
Buying a Home with an Old Foundation: Brick, Sandstone, Dirt
I am viewing duplexes in Massachusetts where we tend to have a lot of older homes. The properties in my price range all seem to have a common issue being that they are older (we're talking 1880's - 1910's) and Realto...
Dylan Sirbaugh
Contractor Recommendation - Foundation Work
Hey everyone!I'm needing to redo some foundation work and stucco on a garage conversion ADU in Long Beach. Anyone have a good contractor recommendation in the area?