Terri Hill
Lead based paint removal
I am renovating a 1940ish Bungalow and have noticed a lot of cracked paint over plaster that appears to be lead based paint. Can this be scrapped off and what are other toxic things I should be aware of in this old home?
Elliot Cole
Cost to rebuild a 2nd floor deck and stairs?
I have an up/down duplex and the entry door for the upstairs unit is on the back of the property. The stairs and the deck in front of the door need to be replaced and with current material costs, I’m having a hard tim...
Mustafa Mo
Demolition cost for 1k SFH
I have a 1K SFH that is stressed property and needs to be demolished completely. How much does it cost on average per sqft?Do you remove the basement and the foundation too. What are the pros and cons of just demolish...
Brian Scott
DFW 203k Consultants and Contractor Referrals
Has anyone done an FHA Standard 203k rehab in the DFW area recently? I'm looking at a HUD property that will only qualify for a 203k loan and am looking for lenders and contractors that specialize in this arena. Due t...
Kyle McGrath
203k Loan Experience
My wife and I are currently renting but are looking for a Multifamily (Duplex, Tri, Quad) as a House Hack for our first home. I am wondering if anyone has experience using a 203k loan and certified FHA contractors? We...
Kelly N.
Built in 1901 vs. 1900- just curious
Hi,
We are investing in some pretty old homes, one of which says it was built in 1901. The inspector mentioned that this usually means they don't know what year it was built, but I thought that when they didn't know ...
Allen L.
Rehabbing a property built before 1978, lead based paint
Hi guys, I am new to REI and first time trying OOS BRRRR on a property built in 1949. I'm completely clueless about the proper steps to rehab a property this old since it could have lead based paint.Assuming I don't d...
Renae Bouchard
Help me avoid falling into a money pit!
Hi BP Members! We are purchasing our first deal from a wholesaler, set to close on Tuesday. The house is the biggest project we've taken on so far, and I am hoping to manage this mostly on my own. It is a duplex, buil...
Grant Mills
203k Contacts in NH
Anyone with experience using 203k (or similar) in NH? Looking at a rather old, somewhat dilapidated property in southern NH that had much potential to be gorgeous… would ultimately live in one unit and rent the other ...
Sabir Ahmedi
Is there any reason to use a certified home inspector?
Hi all,I am looking to buy a property and will be scheduling a home inspection. In the past I have found the $500 or so spent on a home inspection to be money not that well spent.I have a contractor who is not a cert...