Roger Flot
Updated Insurance for renovated property
I was reviewing some renovated listings in my area and one indicated that even though the house was originally built in 1920, because of all the renovations bringing the house to current code, that you could get 2024 ...
Nicholas Leimbach
Old New England homes
I currently live on the north west end of Connecticut. I've been searching for my first buy for a couple months now most of the places that I've been looking at are foreclosed single families and multi families that a...
Brian Sorensen
How do you evaluate a historic house without comparables?
I have an bank accepted contract on an REO house for $140k. It's a beautiful old craftsman 4 bdrm from 1910 but it has wood single pane windows, no insulation, and only one bath on the main floor. My agent estimates A...
Daniel Ferreira
First flip - convert large 3-car garage to 2-car to add sqft?
Hi everyone,I'm analyzing a potential flip, which would be my first.The house is 2200sqft, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, and has a 900sqft 3-car garage that's part of the house. The current layout lacks bedrooms, which may ...
Chris Martin
Anyone have experience with cellular concrete (AirCrete)?
I am in the process of building an AirCrete foaming gun and molds, with the intent of making insulating blocks of light weight, low density, low-to-medium strength concrete. I am curious if anyone has experience with ...
Tyler D.
Which states have the best long-term potential?
A lot of the investing strategy that I see here tends to aim for immediate/ short-term gains. Either with immediate cashflow or quick appreciation in currently booming markets. Cheap midwest states offer cashflow. TX ...
Robert Ellis
Navigating Home Purchases: Pre-1940 vs. Post-1950 Builds in Columbus, Ohio
When it comes to buying a home, one of the critical decisions you'll face is the era in which the property was constructed. In Columbus, Ohio, you'll find a range of options, from charming pre-1940s homes with their u...
Tony Mbuthia
Garage Conversion / 1 bedroom / ADU
Hi everyone,Anthony here. I would like to turn my garage into a one bedroom/studio or ADU type of thing and would love recommendations of someone that can do it for me. My budget isn’t that big & by that big I mea...
Andrew S.
Dryvit over Cinderblock? Good idea? Expensive?
I'm considering a property that is built with painted cinderblock. It was built in the 50-ies and there is little insulation (I doubt the blocks are filled with foam, etc). Some of the interior is drywalled but...
Ryan Alguire
New REI/BP member looking for help on 4-unit investment opp.
Hi all,I've been using BP for just under a month now, and only crunching out Real Estate Investment opportunities for about three months. Under the guidance of my friend (business partner) who has been an active inves...