We hired a certified inspector for our small apartments(29 units) in Houston. We asked the inspector to inspect on big ticket items, like, the roof, ACs, HVACs, electrical system, plumbing, foundation,..etc.  So we se...

I rehabbed a home and was caught without building permit I went through the process of getting a permit but my original plan needed a variance after the process and being denied the variance at the board meeting I dec...

      I'm under contract on a 4-plex in Palm Desert, and am looking for a home inspection referral.  There are a few things raising red flags including a step-up shower that might indicate some odd plumbing or sewer i...

How's it going BP world?I have a short and sweet question that i'd like to ask. Does anyone here have a home inspectors license or certificate? I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to get one. Just another leg to ...

I'm working on a portfolio deal that has 2 apartments needing a 2 and 3 story static fire escape completely demo'd and rebuilt. Does anyone know if using wood will to work? I got an estimate from Safe Escapes and thei...

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Do you think it is a good idea to buy a condo in Miami high rise oceanfront/downtown area for the out of state investor? With intent to rent on annual lease? Which rental restrictions to be aware of and which ext...

Has anyone had any success acquiring a CO during this time? The building department is closed and only performing outside inspections. However, I need a CO for an office space in my building. The town is just saying t...

Hi BP members,I have scheduled time to go with a realtor to visit some small multi-family buildings. This will be the first building I purchase. What types of things should I look for as I walk through the buildings? ...

I’m under contract on a 22 unit apartment building in Phoenix. I have my inspection tomorrow and met with the broker today and he said they were just sent a letter from a lawyer saying the seller going to be sued rel...

My offer got accepted for a 6 family building so want to proceed to the inspection process. Do I need to order two different inspections? One for general structural and one for phase 1 environmental? Or is it just ...