Andrew N.
Save by building a house from Shipping Containers?
Hey all. This is more of a curiosity question than anything else. I recently saw this link for a number of homes that have been created by recycling Shipping Containers. I was wondering how much the BP community th...
Vanessa Francis
Legal 2 family in NJ, rented as 3 family. Ramifications?
Hi Everyone, Newbie here! I am in the process of buying a legal 2 family house that is already set up as a 3 family over 3 floors in northern NJ. It is a no-brainer to turn it into a 3 family, though the utilities set...
Mac McDonald
Portland Airbnb rules
I’m working on my first deal in Portland and my plan was to use my SFH in Kenton as a full-time Airbnb. I read the rules an regs today and became disheartened. Seems like the permitting inspection process, neighbor no...
Brad E.
Would you buy a multi-fam with an illegal unit?
Im in contract on a property that was listed as a triplex. I have recently confirmed with the county that it is zoned as a duplex and is out of compliance as a triplex.I think the zoning can be obtained with a $1500-...
Tom Matousek
Multi-family Fire Codes in NC
Working on closing my first four-plex in Western North Carolina and there's one issue I can't seem to find a concrete answer for. The top units have stairs that exit out of the back. In short they are functional but n...
Wz Michael
SFH zoning but set up as Triplex? (Philadelphia)
I have a deal 400k, previously was approved for 3 family but city converted the zoning to SFH on whole block.
I'm thinking to submit an offer this weekend. I'm so nervous
The number is very lucrative. 3300sq ft+ in ...
Andy Savin
Queens, NY - Converting 2 Family to 3 Family
Hello, I was looking to convert a B9- two family home into a CO-walkup (3 family) in queens. My neighbor had done his conversion in early 2000’s but he no longer lives there anymore. The home was built in 1925 and has...
Matt Smith
Apartment Building Construction and Operation Costs
Hello Everyone,
I am relatively new in real estate investment/development and need some help with cost estimates. My boss and some other investors are interested in building a 50-55 unit apartment complex (4 floors);...
Sam Stout
My duplex in Akron has crazy water bills
Hey there, I have a duplex in the Highland square area and the water bills are confusing me. One side of the house is 80-100 per month, and the other side is 250/mo. but most of the charges are for Akron Waterways...
James Matthews
Insurance claim question regarding a non-conforming basement
Hi BP Forum members.Newbie here!I purchased my first Investment Property last year so fairly new to this business. Was hoping to get some help with a question I have. The rental property in question is 2 bed / 1 bath....