Alicia Calderon
Sub-metering a duplex, worth it or not?
Hello everyone!!I have just bought a duplex, renting one unit to a family and occupying the other. In the process of fixing up minor projects around the house to eventually have both sides rented. I’ve received the fi...
Vincent Z.
Any pitfalls of buying homes that are 100+ years old?
In my area (New England), the majority of houses, (multi families in particular) are over 100 years old. If I am planning on buying and holding long term, what are some of the pitfalls of buying these extremely old ho...
Jill Rossi
New HVAC for under $4k? Should I be worried?
I've gotten 3 quotes for a new 3.5 ton HVAC system to replace my old one. One quote was $7400, one was $6500, and one was $3800. Clearly $3800 sounds like the best deal, but is this too low to be legit? Thanks!
Ronald Rohde
Industrial Investment Outdoor Storage
I've been investing in real estate for 15 years. 5 years ago, I sold 6 SFR in DFW and plowed that capital into industrial NNN properties. I've found that SFR is a lot like autocross driving. Its safe, its simple, fast...
Logan Allec
How much to tear off and re-roof a 600-sq. ft. house?
There are currently three roofs on top of this house. I would like them all torn off to the plywood and a new roof put on. Malarkey 30-Year Dimensional Shingles.I have gotten estimates ranging from $5,500 - $7,500, ...
Vikram Arora
Fogged windows - looking for recommendations in Raleigh area
Hi,We just bought a 2006 townhome for renting out. About 9 windows are fogged up..got a few quotes..one from HD..coming to about 7k ..most folks are recommending replacement. Do these prices seem reasonable? Any bette...
Account Closed
Out of State Turnkey: Shocking Home Inspection report?
In the process of purchasing my first turnkey property out of state. Just got the home inspection report, and it sounds like a disaster. Water damage on the ceilings, wood rot, old HVAC, questionable roof, dead mice...
John Warren
Keep or remove washer/dryer in unit
Hello everyone!When my wife and I closed on our new fourplex we knew there were several issues we had to take care of with the township. One of them is that the plumbing for the in unit washers may not be vented prope...
Brian Johnson
Am I land lording wrong?
Hello All!My wife and I purchased our first duplex ~4 years ago, and overall it's been a pretty good experience for us. We bought a place that was in great condition for the most part so we have rarely had to deal wit...
Keenan Rusk
Baltimore City - Water Bill
Hi fellow BP members,I'm looking at a 2-unit property in Baltimore City for a potential house hack.In researching market rents in the area, I've come across few posts about utilities in the city. One of my concerns is...