What is the best way to fasten railing into plaster walls?  I had them anchored in wall and they were pretty solid but I did not hit a stud. If you really pull on them they moved alittle and wiggled a small amount. (Z...

I have a townhouse built in 1968 with all original windows and im looking to upgrade. Im currently taking bids for th job which comes out to be 26 windows in total and im finding there to be a large swing in the quote...

I am doing a pretty big remodel project. Currently the house has a typical 1950's wood lap siding. It is getting a new roof, and full exterior paint job including trim. I want to keep the colors of paint and singles v...

Hello all,I purchased a 1,800 sqft one-level home that has foundation issues. Apparently, the old owner built an addition and deck without flashing at the deck connection. FWIW, the home is built on a slope. Multiple ...

I am looking at a rehab deal where 2 houses can be picked up for the cost of back taxes (~25k combined). The downside is that both houses have been vacant for at least 6 years (and possibly up to 10 years),  and need ...

Hi BP! I'm in the final stretch of purchasing a duplex. My conventional loan should close on May 31st.  I have insurance and all the paperwork ready to go. I suppose anything could happen between now and then, but it ...

Hi BP! My husband & I just purchased our first multifamily in Cleveland, Ohio! It is a historic home that needs quite a bit of work (AC installation, siding, vinyl wood plank flooring (including re-leveling from s...

Hi All,I want to see if this unusual property I am considering purchasing will rent and at the price I need to it to cash flow. I was thinking about posting in a few forums something like:"Unique home on 500 acres may...

Just began demo on a house we're renovating to sell. Appreciate any advice on floor surfaces investors/flippers might recommend to facilitate a quick sale. House is in Orange County California, 5bd/3ba two story wit...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $57,000

Sale price: $164,900

This was a fix and flip in a mixed area of homes where the conditions are not great. ...