I have just completed my first deal. Yay. I purchased a legal duplex which I am hoping to make into a triplex (move some walls, add a kitchen, separate electrical meters, etc.). Deal closes in early July; the transfor...

I'm in contract (in Oregon) on a house that was built in 1950 and have been advised by another local investor to NOT get a lead and asbestos inspection. That due to the age, you should just assume leads in there and p...

First I’d like to apologize for the length of this post but have questions about lead based paint and asbestos that I can’t seem to find an answer too. I am a new investor in south Mississippi. My farm area is laurel,...

Hey everyone,I have been looking into a property that I think would make a decent rental if I am able to get it for the right price; however, I have a couple concerns in regards to possible rehab.The property is a 2 b...

Folks,I've discovered asbestos in ceiling and joint compound of wall in a house I was planning to flip. Long story short I've contacted an attorney and she claims that we have solid case. Let me explain as I believe i...

We have made an offer on a Charles Village row house, built in 1900 and have a couple general questions regarding rehabbing. This will be my daughter's home, I do not live in Baltimore, but an helping with the reha...

I live in a rental that was built in '82 (or at least that's as far back as the deeds go on the county appraisal website). Anyway, the upstairs bathtub has started leaking into the laundry room below, and there's a...

Has anyone ever installed vinyl siding over asbestos? I'm going to put 1/2 foam insulation over the asbestos, then side over that.

My main question is what type of nails or screws do you use to get through the asb...

Hi BP Fam!This is a question for those who have a few homes under their belt. In your experience, outside of the common items that typically get rehabbed, what is something that caught you off guard after purchase? Wh...

Hello, so I had my fourplex tested for asbestos and they have found it in a couple of areas.  This is in one unit of the fourplex so I'm assuming there is more in the other units.  This will likely blow up my budget a...