I put an offer on a two-family home with a decommissioned underground oil tank. I just found out that the oil-tank is actually under the ground floor apartment and the current owner will not allow for soil testing bec...

Just received a call from my insurance broker that my current insurance company is no longer covering hurricane insurance.  They recommended another insurance company who is charging 3x my current rate... you know it'...

For older homes, the height is typically not to code so the existing concrete floor needs to demo'd & then dirt dug up to meet the height. My question is does everything on the floor need to be removed (ie, the fu...

Hey everyone!I know there is some information contrasting the difference between rental and purchase as primary residence but I want some advice about my particular circumstance. I am in the process of relocating to P...

Greetings all, and especially my NJ colleagues.I'm new to the RE Investor world and actively looking for our first rental income prop. My initial focus is Monmouth and Middlesex counties.I'm seeing some Single family ...

Hi everybody, I am buying a home in Union City, New Jersey (currently under contract) Home inspection found an oil tank in ground that has not been in use for 10 years. I wanted to get it removed by seller, but they a...

I am expanding to more specialized Airbnb this year. I think one of my projects will get some local spotlights but wondering what the criteria for is getting OMG category. Has anyone here successfully received the cat...

I am currently rehabbing my primary at the moment with plans to rent out this fall. I am doing mostly cosmetic fixes to a SFH currently. I am looking for thoughts on whether I should be proactive with replacing a 20yr...

Hey, Biggerpockets community,

I have a house I'm rehabbing right now and I plan on renting it when I'm done. There's a room off the basement with a large steel tank that held oil for heating the house. I need to get ...

I'm feeling very frustrated and discouraged. I'm currently a renter in the process of buying my first duplex to house hack. I have a duplex under contract in Arlington, TX, but after meeting with the inspector today I...