What is the process for building UP on a chicago 2 flat? The building is a 1925 - built two flat that I am entertaining the idea of adding living space upwards. This would not be an additional unit, rather it would ju...

Hi BP folks, I came across an inspection report for a 25 year old house which was built on Permanent Wood Foundation. What are the things I should be cautious about this kind of foundation? (for eg: grading of the hou...

Hey everyone, currently living in a house-hack (over/under - we live in the upper unit). Original plan was to move on after a year, but we really like the area. Problem is, it's a wood frame construction, and the nois...

Hi, I'm looking for someone who could point to Chicago code defining a basement unit, or someone who may have experience or knowledge regarding this type of situation.
When I purchased my multiunit house, the seller ...

As some of you may know I am documenting a 4-family rehab my business partner and I are doing in the Investor Deal Diaries section.There a 4-1 bedroom apartments, 2 on the 1st floor and 2 on the 2nd floor. The heat so...

We have an interesting situation where both properties on either side of our house are selling.  (We are honestly very nice neighbors, really!!!)Our 80 year old neighbors moved to a senior apartment and sold to a nice...

Hoping to see if anyone has any experience renting a mixed-use townhouse.-3 floors, where top two floors are condo and the ground (street Level) is a commercial space.- Street side is the commercial. Perfect for salon...

Looking to make moves on property (4-5 bed + commercial unit ground floor) in Brewerytown in the ballpark of 60-70k. Strategy is to buy, renovate, rent out. Anyone interested in this space and want to chat? 

Have about 3000 sq. ft of store front space in a heavy traffic area zoned for retail/office.  I've been using CL and Facebook adds and had some serious inquiries, but the space has been vacant since a used furniture s...

Hi BP, My husband and I are currently under contract on a 4-unit property located in Miami, FL. We plan to house-hack this property (live in one of the units and rent the others for at least one year). We just finishe...