Naomi Scarlett
Are there special considerations when flipping a 1940's home?
I am considering purchasing a 1940's home that we will need to add sq. footage to and vault the ceiling. Are there special considerations such as wiring and piping, that are specific to this type of home or do I tre...
Sandee Sampson
Need advice on what kind of attorney to consult...please
I purchased a newly built duplex in August of 2021 to house hack. Before I closed on the property, I'd expressed concern to the builder about the side yard which had, what I felt, was a significant angle. For whatever...
Connor Hunsaker
Foundation Repair Questions
I am currently looking into buying my first rental property in San Antonio. Our friends are offering it to us at a great deal, but there is a slight sink in the foundation. It's not significant, and they said that the...
Alex S.
Blotched Appraisal ?
Had an appraisal done last week and just had time to sit down and review. It came in low which cost me to bring another 12K to closing to close on funds to build. However I believe he made a huge mistake, but wanted t...
Hannah Krebs
Financing a stick-built house move - any ideas?
Hello BiggerPockets community,I am planning to move a house from its original foundation to a new one in a new location. The house is stick-built in the 1970's and will be moved be a licensed, bonded and insured contr...
Leon G.
Stair Step Cracks in potential rental
Hello, tomorrow is the last day of an option period for a duplex that I am considering buying, the inspection was OK but it was noted that there is indication of movement or settlement. the foundation was repaired in ...
Selim Tezcan
Single Family House Completely Transformed
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $232,000
Cash invested: $200,000
Sale price: $575,000
I purchased this single-family property and undertook ext...
Jenine Maggio
Davenport/Kissimmee FL - Rental Investments
Do manufactured/mobile homes rent as well as traditional Single Family Homes? Davenport is a very up and coming area as Orlando continues to grow (thus so do its suburbs). I would be purchasing the land as well (not p...
Rohan D.
Permanent Wood Foundations- help!
Hi BP folks, I came across an inspection report for a 25 year old house which was built on Permanent Wood Foundation. What are the things I should be cautious about this kind of foundation? (for eg: grading of the hou...
Arturo Borges
Difference between concrete and block homes?
What is the difference between a concrete home and a block one... Is it the same? if not, how are they different. Plus, it would be very helpful to know what the type of home built materials are.Thanks!