Finally getting around to writing my first post after joining BP a month or so ago. My name is Brian Babbage. I live in Washington DC working for a Consulting firm here. I just made my first investment in the market I...

I own a six unit building, in which I had a filthy tenant on the top floor. This tenant recently moved out and left the place in a deplorable condition. They  specifically had a terrible mice problem. Now that they ar...

Hello Bigger pockets,I have a issue in which I can hopefully get some good feedback  for a flip in Washington, DC. So please if there is a #contractor, #real #estate #attorney or #architect that understands #permittin...

I have a house picked out off MLS. Between 50k and 60 purchase price. So lender options limited. It is an investment home. Prefer 20% down if possible. Looking for a recommendation for someone local, preferably ...

I need to replace a 2-tub sink with a large 1-tub sink, so I'll be going from 2 drains to 1. I will also need to cut through a granite counter to add the larger sink.Who would I contract this out to?  Do I need to fin...

Hello, I'm new here and would like to ask for your experts. Maybe not related to investment. My mother moved in with us, she has dust allergies but my home is full of carpets. Beneath the carpet is some type of unfini...

I have been debating with colleagues lately about the need for a master bathtub. Some of the houses in my area have small standing showers right next to a bathtub. Would you keep both or ditch the tub and build a larg...

Hi all,
I am purchasing a single family home (It was originally a duplex, and is still zoned as a duplex, but the current owner turned it into a SFR). The bank appraised it as a SFR, did my loan as a SFR (5% down), a...

Has anyone got experience of purchasing occupied property from Auction . com? There are a couple of places I like the look of, but no information on the resident. How can I find out if the property is occupied by a te...

I'm looking at an MFR for rehab and rent.  It is a historic building so I assume I have to get extra approvals.  Anyone have experiences to share?  Pros/Cons/things to watch out for?