David Lao
Section 8 Requirements
Hi BP community, I'm looking for some help. I've a 4-plex in Oakland, CA. I'm planning to rent one unit to a prospective tenant who has an approved Section 8 voucher. The Oakland Housing Authority will be conducting a...
Jeff Cliff
No drawings available for property
Hi,
I am in an escrow for a property requiring major fixer-upper work. The property has a lot of unpermitted additions and alterations which would need to be corrected. I checked with the city but doesn't seem the ci...
Jennifer A.
Importance of inspections and reserves reinforced
Today was our scheduled semi-annual inspections of all of our rental properties. During the winter months we hire a local heating contractor that we do our business with to inspect the furnace. Every year. And, ...
Alex Madison
For purchasing turnkey rentals with tenants, how do you deal with not seeing the inside of the property?
I figure you would need to establish a GREAT deal of trust before doing so. I'm interested in purchasing a few SFRs, and there are some companies out there who have renovated properties with tenants in place. Even if ...
Mike Downey
PCB CONDO vs SFR
Hello,I am looking to purchase an investment property in PCB that I will use for STR. I have seen a lot of mixed reviews on whether to go CONDO or SFR. I spoke with a realtor in the area and he is saying that a CONDO ...
Jennifer White
Electrical box in closets
Anyone have experience with this- we got an offer accepted on a duplex that is a great deal, however, on inspection it came back that the electrical boxes are in the master closets and this is a hazard because of clot...
Carrie Smukal
Extortion by City to Update Plumbing
I have heard of two occurrences in my city where someone purchased a home and the city would not turn on the water unless the plumbing was brought up to code. Typically these homes are purchased without inspection...
Ravi Kumar
Permits for City of Rochester - NY Remodeling
I am in the process of remodeling a Year-1900 ROCHESTER NY house with:New plumbing, adding a bathroom, adding a shower to an existing bathroom etc (Plumber has a permit)New electrical service & circuits, new light...
David Rupp
Questions about working as a home inspector
I have recently considered getting licensed to work as a home inspector and had a question about how much experience inspection companies are looking for in new hires. Would a company even consider hiring me if I have...
Mike D.
Cost to demo a 800ft farm house in Iowa
Any estimates on this? I'm looking for a ballpark figure so I can make an offer on the site. It's in the city of Cedar Rapids.