Cali Skier
Should I buy and rent a house from 1957? Lead Paint exists...
I am looking at a house from 1957 that has lead paint on the exterior that is under siding. It also has lead paint on the interior that has been painted over "several times and the trim was replaced" per the owner.I ...
Michael Biscornet
New to BP!
Currently invested in Buffalo & Rochester NY, NH and Florida. I'm looking to network with the goal of doing some wholesale deals along with acquiring additional properties in Buffalo and NH to place as rentals. Ho...
Danielle Ratto
Tenant child tested positive for lead poisoning in our property
Hello,My tenant just let us know that her son (11 months) just tested positive for lead poisoning. We also live there and just had a baby 5 months ago and she advised us that we need to get our son tested ASAP (it is ...
Portia Dampier
Seeking Advice on Coaching/Mentor Programs for Real Estate Investing
Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m fairly new here and somewhat new to real estate investing. I have every intent to complete my very first fix-and-flip project in 2025!As I look to grow, I’m considering joining a coachin...
Tim Mellor
It's a pleasure to meet everyone - Tim Mellor from Utah
Although I've been investing since 1999, I've only managed to build my portfolio to a fraction of what I hoped I would have by now. I've always done it on my own, and I need to do a better job at networking with othe...
Michael M.
Where to find good rental data
Hello, Does anyone know where I can find an aggregate list of rental rates in a specific market? I'm familiar with websites like Zilpy, Rentometer and Zillow but those services require you to set specific search param...
Jayagowri Deenadayalan
100 yr old houses
Hi, I am looking into buying a 4 unit multi family house which is 133 years old. What are the chances of the house having asbestos? If the inspection is done on the house and the inspector comes back and says there ...
Chad S.
New member from Chicago
Hi there! My name is Chad I'm from Chicago - originally from Cleveland, OH until a couple years ago. My day job is making emails, and in my free time I work on a couple niche affilaite websites that I own. I always li...
Breahna Downer
Is asbestos and lead paint testing necessary?
I’m in the process of purchasing a triplex that was built as a single family home in 1959. Per our inspector, there’s evidence that the home has been added onto at least twice and had several remodels done on it. Many...
Bette Anderson
Investor in Chicago Suburbs
My husband and I are looking to fix and flip in the Chicagoland suburbs e.g. Berwyn, Westchester, Brookfield, etc. We are looking to build our team and an REIA in the area near Riverside where we live. We are looking ...