Hello! My property manager is telling me I need to upgrade the electrical panel on one of my units from 100 to 200 amps - the cost will be around $4k. For reference, the unit is a 2/1 and around 1000 sq ft. It is half...

Hello, I am considering buying a property that is right across the street from a park. The city has recently decided they're going to invest 5 million into the park (walk ways, new amphitheater, etc.). I am curious do...

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I bought a 1400 sq ft 3 br 2 bath HUD home in late 2012 for ~$130k after closing costs in Puyallup WA on a 15 year fixed mortgage at 2.875% interest. (Why 15 year? Wife listens to Dave Ramsey and the difference was on...

They’d like different faucets. A different color paint on the bedrooms. Different kitchen fixtures. What would you do?  This is a pretty premium high dollar property. They’ve suggested they would be willing to chip in...

The following is a situation faced by a family friend and I was wondering what tips or advice we could get from the BP community. We'll call the home 111 Fox Rd.Fox Rd is tenant-occupied and their contract will end ne...

As some of you may recall, I'm buying the house I grew up in as my first rental property.

My parents have taken good care of it but it's a 38 year old house. They've been empty nesting for about 12 years.

That sa...

I am looking to get a sanity check on the prices of some electrical work for a 3 family house in Boston. First, I need to completely rewire 2 of the apartments.   They are 3 bedroom 1100 square feet apartments with a ...

Thanks in advance BP community! I appreciate the time and knowledge you guys always share! Rookie real estate investor getting his first curveball... Could use some help in Las Vegas!! Looking to do some remodeling t...

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