For the seasoned residential real estate investor, the “fix-and-flip” or rehab market is the most resilient sector of the real estate game. It’s also a great place for the not-so-seasoned investor to start, as it come...

I was in contract to purchase a home. I really loved the house and was serious about purchasing it. After the seller and I agreed on a price for the house I accept their counter offer. Two days later I had the house i...

All this winter weather in the Northeast has got me randomly thinking about what snow's effect on a multi-family building are? Is it best to quickly shovel off a flat roof of all the snow accumulated right after the b...

Hello, my girlfriend and I rent an apartment, we have three kids together, and live in northern Pennsylvania, as it is now "winter" (cold winds, snow, freezing rain, etc.) my girlfriend and I went out and got some hea...

Hi BP friends,I am currently trying to buy a house. I found an abandoned fuel tank on the property and the seller has agreed to remove it. The removal will be done by a certified company and an inspector from the town...

Let's say I'm looking to start renting primary residence in April. Driveway needs redone. Renters move in. Rent covers mortgage + $1000/month. Driveway cost $6k. I wouldnt have enough in my rental designated bank acco...

Looking for advice. Last year, I bought a 3/2 SFR in Tampa, FL to fix and flip from a wholesaler. The house was in mid-rehab and was red-taped by the city for work without a permit. I checked with the city and they sa...

Unpermitted units in Hawaii are super common. You can probably drive down nearly any residential street in Hawaii and pass several unpermitted units. If you go on Craigslist to look for a rental, many of them are fo...

Hello BP ! Do you think flipping a house in a medium to high risk flood zone area is worth it? I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Especially for the experienced flippers out there.I know the resale risk is hi...

Trying to get into real estate (buy and hold) in our local Bergen County (northern NJ/metro NY) market.  Had a short sale under contract but it just fell through.  (Made offer in August, right after seller dropped ask...