Jeanne J.
New to BP - Renters & Sprinkler Systems
My renters are not running the Sprinkler System, maybe as a cost savings. When I bought the house (as a owner occupant) I was told that the system needed to run periodically in the Dallas area to help the foundation....
Robert D.
structural or not ?
I am planning to open up kitchen a little but. the house is a brick ranch built in 50s. the joists run perpendicular to the studs I plan to take out. the red lines are the way the joist are running from one wall to th...
Venky B.
Typical cost for Carport vs Garage
I have given an offer on a home which does not have a garage. I am planning to add a car port or a garage for a one car. I believe adding garage is expensive than adding a car port. Can any one suggest, how much a ca...
Jaekwan Lee
Things to look at on Quadplex showing and put contingency
Hi folks,I am new on buying a property and trying to househack on fourplex property that is 40 years old(1980's). The showing is scheduled and as long as no big concern arises, I am going to make an offer. So I have a...
Miguel Horta
Foundation issues in house
I recently purchased a house in Indiana. 2 bed 1 bath about 1200 sq ft. Looks like it needs a decent amount of foundation work. Can anyone provide a estimate of what those cost are to fix the foundation? just want to ...
Michael Barnes
Best age of home for rental properties? What is too old?
How old of a house is good to buy as a rental property? From your experiences how old is too old to not have excessive repairs or other problems? What property ages have worked well for you?I am asking as someone in...
Reed Lambier
Finally acquired my first property.
Probably a terrible time to buy a house but I just purchased my first home. It's a 3 story, 3 bed, 3 full bath townhouse in Vancouver WA. It is set up perfectly to rent out but I have to do some light work on it first...
Dylan Greytak
Thinking about purchasing with intent to convert garage or build ADU.
Does anyone in the Tampa area have experience with converting garages into studios or converting a large room into an ADU?I have been actively looking for a small MFH in the Tampa Bay Area to house hack for the past 4...
Maria D'Aura
Would you buy with this issue?
I'm looking at buying a condo that needs a complete remodel and also has a huge raised crack in the slab going about 8 feet right in the center of the unit.
There are no disclosures and the cause is unknown. HOA has ...
Hal Thompson
Negotiating with Distressed Property Owner
Hi Backpagers-I am currently in the process of trying to buy a distressed SFR from the wife of the deceased owner. The property is in pretty bad shape, and will need a lot of work. There is a first mortgage for approx...