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I bought a 1700 sq. Ft home thatt was built in 1915, was a foreclosed two years ago, so its been vacant. Heating system needs to be replaced, it used water radiators with an oil furnace. House does not have duct wor...
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Hello BP!
I live in Johnson City, TN and am new to real estate investing. I'm considering converting my basement into a short-term rental as a house-hack and curious to hear perspectives on this endeavor and if you h...
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BP community...I wanted to get any feedback from experienced members on doing multi-family rehabs. I"m looking at putting in an offer on a 6-unit that needs complete rehab. Total sq/ft is 6440, 2/1 units, in need of...
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...
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Hey guys,Former full-time musician turned corporate sucker turned part-time amateur real estate investor. I've been looking in to REI for about three years after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. After investing in my knowle...
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Hello. I purchased an older home for a flip (built in the 30's), it currently has an inoperable boiler system. I'm wanting to switch from that over to forced air. Needless to say, none of the ventilation is in place c...
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Hello
My name is John and I am originally from Illinois.
I plan to start investing in the Charleston and Mattoon areas of Southern Illinois.
I am currently living abroad and teaching English in Sout...
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I am a 23 year old currently renting in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago for $950/month and my lease is up on May 1, 2016. I am tired of paying rent every month and have 20K to invest in real estate. Looking for a...
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Hey everyone,
First time house hacker here.I closed on a duplex in Philly end of September and once it got cold I realized the living room and medium sized bedroom in one of the units were not warming up as much as o...
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Hi all -We have been landlords for 5 years with very few issues. Everything that has come up we have been able to fix within a day. We take great pride in our homes. I am sick to my stomach with an issue we have been ...