I have a 3 unit apt bldg in MA, what is commonly referred to as a 'triple-decker' out there. It is currently heated by and oil burning furnace. After some investigation, I have discovered a program that will lend prop...

I bought a home that flooded during harvey. The home has been vacant for just over a year. In talking with my contractor, who has been doing this for 30+ years, he is asking me not to involve the city as far as permit...

I am trying to decide which is beter:
homebuilder, general contractor, or do it yourself contracting
This is for a rental home and here are the specifications:
I am looking for about 1500 sq ft in Lake Dallas Texas I ...

I've recently come across a couple of homes that have unpermitted work and are priced below market value and it seems it is pretty common in the area for homes to have unpermitted it. What are the concerns of buying a...

I have a single family rental under contract. During the inspection period, I had an electrician look at the home because it has aluminum wiring. He said it wasn’t up to code and potentially hazardous due to improper ...

All, I got below quote from a contractor and it is much higher than expected. Would anyone be able to say, which components are overpriced?  This is for a rehab outside of Columbus, OH. Any help is appreciated. Irina

I am on contract with my first property and just got the inspection report back. This will be my first investment property and I am not sure how to handle all of the suggestions from the inspector. Want to hear from y...

When doing any remodeling work on a property we’ve taken back, we’ve always pulled our own building permits and then had our designated contractor do the work. However, I recently read something about this and it said...

Hello, I recently bought my first rehab/rental. I need to turn the electricity on to renovate it, but all of the electric companies I see online have 1+-year contracts. If I sign one of these contracts to get the reha...

I have a leaking oil tank.  I'm strongly leaning toward gas conversion.  My contractor suggested central air for half of what it would cost if I wasn't putting in new boiler and converting.  How do I evaluate its worth?