I've seen the rule of thumb that you shouldn't buy a property older than 30 years for value-add multi families. In some markets (like Cincinnati) the up-and-coming areas consist of properties that can be much older; b...

Hey BP!I've been looking around Los Angeles and I see that many of the older homes are built on raised foundations. Is there anything to look out for with raised foundations? It feels hollow when I walk on one of thes...

Aspiring real estate investor here. Decided to take the plunge a few months ago with my first rental property and boy did I jump in the deep end.

Looking for recommendations for real estate attorneys in Austin, TX a...

I am going to look at a couple properties in the Riverwest/Harambee neighborhoods this week that were built prior to 1900.  It seems that there is no shortage of properties over 100 years old in the Milwaukee area and...

I'm in contract on a $400K house upstate NY - was prepared to spend $50K on cosmetic changes (painting,  new floors, new kitchen, new bathrooms etc) but after getting the inspection report today here's all the issues ...

Hi Everyone,I’m looking to purchase my first investment property, which will be used as a long term SFR. My goal is to start with a solid foundation, and I would prefer to hold this property for the long term, making ...

Hi all!I am in the early stages of a 203k purchase/investment in Jersey City or Union City, New Jersey (NJ). I have been digging through the guidance and am wondering if anyone has ever taken advantage of the followin...

My client is doing her first househack. It’s a solid 2 family  in Lowell MA but but during the home inspection we found some active knob and tube and this foundation issue. I’ve dealt with knob and tube before, we’re ...

Hi all, I'm currently looking into single family homes to househack in North Dallas specifically North Irving, Carrolton-FB and Plano. I've noticed most of the homes in my price range 215k-265k are homes built in the ...

I know mobile homes depriciate. Is the same true for manufactured/modular homes? I did a google search and found answers from both sides so I'm looking for a little more clarification. With all the confusion with the ...