Hi folks! My husband and I are in the middle of gutting and remodeling one of the bathrooms in our 1917 brick triplex in Chicago. The tub/shower sits along the exterior brick wall. Unfortunately the original setup was...

I've just bought my first duplex and will close Dec. 1. I found out this week that one of tenants will not renew their lease on 11/30.  So, this is a chance to get into the unit and spruce it up.The current owner adde...

Hello BP, and thank you for such a great site and community! I have never bought real estate before, and so I have bought many books on the topic (even "The book on rental property investing") which is what first bro...

Our city code requires a method of egress for 3rd Floor units. There's not currently one in place. Does anyone have any good options that are safe and won't break the bank? Something similar to the attached. I can fin...

I have a double 20-amp circuit breaker where one of the breakers keeps tripping (halfway between the on and off position).  The breaker that's tripping controls 4 outlets on a kitchen island.  One of these outlets is ...

So, here's one very strong argument for never, ever EVER using accordion-type plastic or thin metal dryer vent hose.  You just can't clean that accumulated lint out completely!  So many avoidable house fires are cause...

The owner put an addition( w/heat/air )Because it still has the metal frame banks, conventional/fha . Won't do this loan .I was told by credit union that loan has to be an in house , non conventional loan?Anybody no w...

The owner put an addition( w/heat/air )Because it still has the metal frame banks, conventional/fha . Won't do this loan .I was told by credit union that loan has to be an in house , non conventional loan?Anybody no w...

The owner put an addition( w/heat/air )Because it still has the metal frame banks, conventional/fha . Won't do this loan .I was told by credit union that loan has to be an in house , non conventional loan?Anybody no w...

Does anyone know a contractor in the Hudson County, NJ area that can quote me to remove metal/Iron bars from several windows in a Multi-family home?