Oscar Beteta
Mechanical Vents for Drain Plumbing in Philaldelphia
Hi everyone and Philly plumbing code knowledgeable people!
I have an issue where I would like to install new laundry hook-ups in a downstairs apartment and have no easy access to connect to my main vent that goes up ...
Pamela Gordon
Alarm System - Leave On Premises or Remove When Tenant Moves In?
Hi BP's need your advice. I recently put a SimpliSafe alarm system, in one of my vacant properties, of course for security and so that I can set up self guided tours but wanted to know what do you do after you get a ...
Nicole Harrington
A flip from last year
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $265,500
Cash invested: $62,387
Sale price: $430,000
The biggest challenge on this one was the smell from the a...
James Syed
HUD Fourplex
Hi BP,
I'm getting ready to submit an offer for a HUD fourplex. They are all large 1 bedroom units. One bedrooms in this area are going from $400 to $500. I am guessing that water and heating was paid by th...
Timothy Lewis
CPA vs. RE Accountant vs. RE Attorney for Tax Planning???
Hello BP World!When it comes to handling Real Estate tax, I consistently hear 3 different titles of tax professionals/specialists thrown around: RE Accountants, CPAs that specialize in RE, and RE Attorneys. I'm lookin...
Shari Posey
Fair Tax?? Seems like now would be a good time to try it.
I just finished reading The Fair Tax Book by Neal Boortz. It seems too good to be true but let's say it is accurate, it seems like now would be a fantastic time to force the issue when we've got such a gigantic defici...
PJ Pahygiannis
I have an idea I need brutal/honest feedback on
Idea: A website that matches home buyers with realtorsThe home buyer would type in their zip code, describe their ideal/dream house, give a price range, give their contact info, etc and every real estate agent in the ...
Tim Loughrist
Zoning Issues Re: Converting Duplex to Triplex
I own a duplex that has a crumbling foundation. In an ideal world, I'd replace the foundation and, in the process, make it possible to put a third unit in the basement. However, it is only zoned for single family or d...
Brandon Malone
Do you provide physical keys with Smartlocks for long-term tenants
Hi All,
I recently acquired a property that has a smartlock. I would like to avoid providing keys to the tenants and just have them setup and control the codes for access. Smartlocks are expensive, I hate to have to ...
Kevin Richard
What options do I have for replacing this lock? (commercial)
So my wife's business has a back door with a failing lock and we also have a need to give access to many different people.We have a digital deadbolt on our house and we love it. This would work great for this situati...