Hello all, we'd like to see how to make sure a recent roof work was done properly: should we hire a different roofing company to inspect the recent roof work, or a general home inspection company, or maybe other optio...

What level of quality should we aim for in a large renovation for a long-term STR (Tri-Plex)?We purchased a triplex in a growing mountain town (Stowe, VT), with 3, 2, and 1 bd units. The house itself needs major updat...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence wholesale investment.

Purchase price: $20,000

Cash invested: $115

Sale price: $25,000

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Cindy Carriger

This house was owned by...

So I'm an engineer and have submitted plans into the city (right next to Des Moines) on a 950 sq ft house addition.  Each of the 2 floors will be one large bedroom and an en suite bathroom.  It's been eye opening doin...

I want to elaborate on a term I ran across in my real estate dictionary. "Cost to cure - The amount of money it will take to remedy a cause of depreciation. A curable defect is one for which the cost to cure is less t...

A B&B I am planning to purchase has Asbestos in oil pipes under the house only. Should this be a red flag? Can a B&B even legally operate with this?

I'm curious and wanted to ask the veteran house flippers and rehabbers what they have done to adjust for the inflation we've seen in building materials and labor. Do you just check out what the prices are online or ca...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $40,000

Cash invested: $12,000

Cute 900 sq ft Cape Cod with all natural hardwood floors. This property was a forecl...

Hi BP members,We are buying a house. In inspection report, there was one sentence claims:Plywood (T1-11) Stone Veneer, Fiber Cement Shingles The siding materials on the South. side of the house may contain asbestos.De...

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I have a home in the center of town in Oneonta. If anyone can recommend a great contractor that conveys professionalism, time management skills, building expertise, good prices, and great work that would be ...