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Andrew Merritt Buying Property w/ Window Units
17 October 2018 | 21 replies

I'm considering purchasing a small duplex that was built in 1964.  It only has window units, no central air or anything.  Do you guys usually shy away from this or is it not a big deal?

Evan W. Home Inspection/Negotiation Advice
2 December 2020 | 10 replies

Hey guys, I recently got my inspection report back for my first home and house hack in Raleigh, NC. Was hoping to get some of your thoughts and guidance as this is my first time going through the buying process.

It...

Abby S. Chicago basement ceiling height: 7'6" or 7'?
15 June 2024 | 8 replies

I have a non conforming basement unit in a legal 3 flat. The ceilings in the basement are a hair over 7' (full size door fits), and trying to understand whether to duplex down my first floor unit and go from 3/1 to 4/...

Jamie Wooley How not to get your HVAC stolen while your house is being rehabbed.
15 November 2014 | 9 replies

I have my first house under contract and it needs a new HVAC.  I do not want my contractors to work in bad conditions but I also don't want the unit to get stolen.  It is cold outside and I can't expect them to work w...

Mark Wikkerink Electric vs Heat Pump vs Gas
31 May 2016 | 12 replies

Hi everyoneThis is my first post, so I hope that it's in the right place!My wife and I are buying a duplex, to live in one side and rent out the other side. This will be our first home, and in a few years we plan on m...

Michael Junior Lead paint and asbestos
24 October 2018 | 17 replies

Looking to purchase a duplex. First investment property. Would live in one unit rent the other. Built in 1900’s so obviously has lead paint and asbestos. Seller will not give a credit for remediation. Is thIs a huge d...

Edita D. Tenant submits a LONG maintenance request list right after moving in.
5 August 2015 | 12 replies

Hey guys!We have a 3-bedroom house in Fort Worth, TX area that we just got move-in ready.The new tenant moved in (he's an OWNER in another state, relocates to TX for several years for work, has a dog: german shepherd)...

Jonathan Mills Heating options for a small house with only window AC units?
22 April 2020 | 11 replies

Hello bigger pockets community,
I recently purchased a small 2br/1ba house that only has window AC units installed. I am looking for suggestions on heating options that would be most economical and reliable. I am in ...

Derek T. Construction Costs- what does it cost you to build
21 March 2018 | 4 replies

I'm here in the SF Bay Area and I've done around 60 projects these past 4 years, flips and holds.  Wondering what it costs you guys to build where you are at.  We usually do our construction without a general contract...

Reggie Burnett Scope of work to shoot for in first flip
1 June 2016 | 6 replies

Hi everyoneI've posted on here a few times and still trying to educate myself heading into my first flip.  I really appreciate the time that has been taken to reply to my first posts.I'm wondering if I'm looking to ge...