Hi BP Fam! My significant other and I would like to rent out a house in Rochester, NY since we have a low interest rate. Our mortgage, PMI, taxes, and insurance is just under $1,300. It's a 4 bedroom 1.5 bath 1,538 sq...

These are important:1. basement has water leaking into it in 2 areas. contractors tell me its coming from the footer and getting in. i dont quite believe it. i have 2 plans to figure this out. im going to dig a deep h...

What are the requirements to build a tool shed less than 120 sqft in a hillside backyard in Los Angeles?I gather that an accessory building less than 120 sqft is exempt from building permit, but must still be construc...

I have an old Milwaukee house built in 1929. A such, the house was
built with the old clay drain tiles and palmer valve system. There is
seepage into the basement during seasonal downpours. A drain tile test
w...

Hi everyone! I'm in Maryland and trying to refine the spreadsheet I use for estimating rehab costs. Any input on a number you use to create a high level estimate to finish a basement based on square footage? (ball par...

Hey BP,I'm hoping someone has experience in fixing clogged parking lot drains.  I bought 2 4 unit properties that share a parking lot and at the time I bought it I didn't realize that the drain was clogged.  Apparentl...

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well, and staying safe during this pandemic.I currently am stationed on Eglin AFB, in Florida. I am new to real estate , and I am currently working on creating my property crit...

Hey Guys and Gals.  I've been following the biggerpockets' forums for a while and have just purchased a duplex.  I plan to write up my new member story soon, but in the mean time, I need some help with renovation deci...

Hello all and thanks for taking the time to read about my ongoing deal.  I started reading BP about a month ago and I am starting to put it's methods into action.  I have the property under contract and inspection is ...