Hi BP Fam! My significant other and I would like to rent out a house in Rochester, NY since we have a low interest rate. Our mortgage, PMI, taxes, and insurance is just under $1,300. It's a 4 bedroom 1.5 bath 1,538 sq...

Dealing with a foundation issue brought to our attention during the home inspection on a SFR we have under contract in Cleveland. The home inspection reported a faulting retainer wall, basement moisture and foundation...

Is it normal in Houston for a housing complex to have a detention pond? Is this new regulation? I wonder what it means for the resale value even if it is mandatory due to regulations, especially for the houses just be...

My tenant texted me to let me know that he is experiencing kitchen sink being clogged.I’m not familiar with the pluming work but I would like to give a try. He lives there 6 months and he told Drano didn’t work.Did yo...

Hi! My tenant called me this week telling me the toilet was not going down. I called a plumber to get it fixed, thinking it was something simple. Well... it happens that apparently is like a toy or something big stuck...

I have potentially a pretty good deal in my hands. The only issue is that the house is on a crawl and the crawl is too shallow to be accessible. The crawl has had water intrusion previously, so something would have to...

Hi BP. Would like some opinions on a plumbing situation. In January, I had a reputable plumber come out and snake the main drain line because a toilet was overflowing shower water. He said he found some small blockage...

I have a basement that has a very low rate of moisture influx thru the cement. However, the cooler temperatures coupled with significant shower/washer use in the basement injects plenty of moisture that creates damp c...

I have an opportunity to purchase a home in Tampa without listing my current home for sale.  The only thing is it would drain my savings lower than I would want but gives us an opportunity to keep our current home as ...

I am in the process of rehabbing a vacant apartment that I just acquired. Before anyone moves in, are there any things I should be proactive and check/replace, etc. I am a first time landlord and hope to get some tips...