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I'm about to go under contract soon on a single family in the South of Main neighborhood which I intend to hold and rent long term. I'm trying to decide which inspection to do, and the current inspector that ...

Good Afternoon BP Members!My Wife and I have completed 3 fix and flip houses and have been around building construction industry for a while. So, I have some basic knowledge of what goes into a home but am certainly l...

Hi All,I'm looking at a property but the owner has not kept any records for repairs, expenses, maintenance and so on. All he has to go off of is his rent checks (not even a rent roll!). He is also stating his insuranc...

Does anyone have a good clause to get your earnest money back when you don't end up buying an REO property from an agent. I would want to get my EM back just in case I don't find a buyer for the property. Also whats a...

When remodeling a commercial office condo unit, the assumption is you need a permit for things you will do. Electrical permit, plumbing permit, building permit, mechanical permit and others if needed. There will be no...

Hey all, I just closed on my first rental property in Baltimore City. I obtained an inspection during the closing process. My inspector completed a “Baltimore City Rental License Inspection Form.” Now I am trying to o...

Hello all, I have decided I want to get into the real estate career field, however I am torn between becoming a real estate agent or doing home inspections! I understand that being an agent probably has a higher salar...

I am looking to purchase a vacant lot in San Diego for the purpose of building a spec home. I have already spoken with the land owners and they are expecting my contract in the next day or 2. What is the appropriate l...

Hi.  I have a question regarding city inspection.  Where I live, the city must approve a certificate of occupancy in order for an investor to rent their property.   My question is, if I'm looking to purchase a propert...

I am representing a client in the purchase of a commercial building downtown. About 8000 sf between first and second floor, plus basement, concrete structure with brick walls with a flat roof. Two elevator shafts, equ...