Rodney Buford
4-Plex built in 1902
Good morning BP community,I could use some guidance on those who have dealt with really old houses. I found a property (house but made into a 4 plex) in a college town that was built in 1902. Outside has been update...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Composting toilets way of the future?
I was watching that Bill Gates documentary and he was talking about the toilet of the future and how he is funding competitions for university students to design it. It seems like the modern toilet is wasteful of wate...
Lance Rogers
Subdividing Lot and building a duplex
I live on a large 4.38 acre lot in an up and coming area in SC and my lot is off a major road in the city (property is not part of the city but is physically located inside city limits). I am living in a guest house ...
Mike Lusi
Should I open kitchen up to rest of house?
Hello all- I bought and am gut-rehabbing a 1923 Sears craftsman-style bungalow to hold as a rental. It's a 3BR, 1100 SF, and will have 1.5 baths. I'm deciding whether to take down the (non-bearing) wall between the...
Account Closed
"Landlord" & Vacant Property Insurance
I'm currently using American Modern for my policies (Colorado and Indiana). I have older homes (1913, 1920, 1940, etc.) and I've been told American Modern won't do a DP3 type policy on homes 80 years old or older.Ide...
Aaron Heers
Can anyone share a solid house hack story in Dallas?
I want to house hack to kick off my investing portfolio, but am unsure of the route to take or if it even works well in the Dallas area.Thank you,
Fay Chen
Why is the insurance so high for my 4-plex?!
I'm closing on a 4-plex in Dallas and just got a sticker shock for the homeowners insurance. My broker quoted me $6800 per year! Even the current owner is paying $5700! So I asked my broker to shop around more. Is tha...
Diego Ortega
First Flip in Ferndale, MI
So tomorrow our first flip will go up for sale! It's been a long 7 months, but a valuable hands on learning experience. Excited to see how the market reacts. I'm counting this a success already just for working up the...
Drew Lamb
Knob And Tube Wiring Older Home
Just had a home inspection completed on an older home (1900) and they found knob and tube wiring. The house is a duplex with one side rented and is 3,600 sq. Feet. Also, I had an electrician come out to give an estima...
Karen W.
HVAC maintenance how often?
How often do you guys have the handyman or HVAC person come by to tuneup for HVAC system at your properties? The HVAC guy I use recommends twice a year (spring and fall) but of course I would prefer just once a year? ...