I purchased a home that was gutted and now I am in a the beginning stages on getting my prices for insulation and heating.  The property is located in Connecticut where our winters can last 3-4 months. The house is:1,...

Need to replace an old oil boiler in my 4-unit multi/primary residence. Currently has an ancient oil boiler which is at least 50 years old, held together by duct tape and unmentionables. Barely got us through last win...

As I "run the numbers" to estimate the cashflow potential of a property, a sticking point for me has always been accurately representing the Vacancy Rate and the Repairs/Maintenance costs. The Vacancy Rate is somethin...

I'm currently looking for my primary residence and possible investment properties with a partner. once your interested in a zombie house what do you look for at the town hall and why, which department is it found. For...

Hi everyone,I'm pretty new to this site. I've been reading and listening to the podcasts for a while, and I need some advice about my condo. I bought this place a year ago planning to stay here for a few years, but th...

Hi all,
I've recently made the jump into real estate and I am looking to buy houses in College Station around A&M. I was wondering if anyone knew of any decent agents/contractors/Attorneys in the area? I'm very n...

I bought a duplex in the general Portland Area back in 2015 and it has appreciated due to market + forced appreciation through a remodel by over $200,000 in the last 3 years. My income is $1600 per month after my mort...

OK, so here's the rest of the story. It's true, very true, that any good deal that hits the MLS and is priced right - that deal will get a lot of competition and will be sold quickly, often for a price that I am u...

So I notice a lot of multifamily landlords I talk to seem to be paying for water/sewer/garbage. Is this normal? For example, a house is split into an upper and lower unit, each 2/1. The current landlord pays ~$190 a m...

Hello BP Friends,I'm going to post a house that I currently have under contract and include all data points that I have. I have deemed this to be a "good" deal and have the intention to proceed, but am hoping you all ...