So I currently have a 5 unit Multi family under contract in Louisville, Ky with a 21 day inspection contingency period.  The building is over 100 years old, seems to have somewhat updated plumbing & electrical and...

Besides references. What are some practices/tools you employed as a newbie in RE investing to assist you in finding a good home inspector and contractor for your projects?Do you use a checklist of must haves like pic...

Hello, I find this to be an interesting and informational site, I have just joined but look forward to exploring the forums and other resources to expand my knowledge base.I was in the construction industry doing vari...

My partner & I have been offered a deal on a house built over a hillside.  We don't have experience with this type of foundation or construction, so we'd like to have an inspector check it out first.  Does anyone ...

Hi All,
First post here. I just had an offer accepted for a duplex in Attleboro, MA. House was built in 1900 and planning on doing mostly cosmetic renovations. Looking for referrals for a local home inspector with a ...

I'm currently learning about sales with a solar company.  I had taken a 2 year sabbatical from my career to travel the world (google Tim Ferriss mini retirement).  In my travels, I met a few people who were very succe...

I'm about to start construction of a two story ADU, 800 soft,  in my backyard in the city of LA on the east side of the city.  Permits are ready to issue and GC is in place.  I'm cautiously optimistic. It's an a relat...

I'm in the process of closing on a house. The house was purchased 2010 and has had extensive rehabilitation work completed. Everything has been replaced (plumbing, electrical, heat pump, central A/C, etc). The owner c...

I hope it isn't but I'll bet this is common:  People buying "flipped" houses only to find that it has been remodeled in a shoddy fashion.  http://features.aol.com/video/dangers-buying-flipped-house

Is it a good idea to buy a professional inspection report before making a firm offer?