Does anyone have any suggestions for low maintenance exterior cladding - particularly for dormers?I have two properties, both of which have several dormers.  Both are on very tall, very steep roofs, and completely rot...

1. Do gutted homes offer good profit potential (in general)? I know it depends on the numbers, but I'm not sure how expensive it is to rebuild an inside., so generally speaking is it worth looking into?2. When going t...

Hello Everyone,I am fairly new here and am currently working on my second deal outside the greater Philly area.  I currently have an offer in on a SFH and am expecting the negotiating to end at 70K with an ARV of  aro...

I had some storm damage from hurricane Irma at a property, really just a bunch of shingles broken. I've heard it's rarely a good idea to file a claim against insurance because it can raise rates or cause insurance com...

Hello BP, We recently purchased a triplex in a cold climate. We understood that the roof will need to be replaced this summer, and it is two-stories tall. The attic entrance was drywalled shut, and so inspection of th...

I ordered a building inspection for a 4 plex in St. Louis that I'm buying. At the time of booking, I asked if a roof inspection was included, which was an important deciding factor in using this particular company. ...

I've been reading these forums for several months and would like to thank the members for sharing their expertise. I have learned a great deal about real-estate investing and operating a rental.

The home I am...

I am seeing the market begin to slow from job loss due to falling oil prices.  I was hoping to get ideas from folks on how to find areas where I can put the market reversals into business plans that are safe.  Acquiri...

I want to sell my house in Luling, La. I'm currently waiting for roofing supplies (metal shingles) to get that replaced. It's a set thing so no changing that.Since the house needs other work I don't have a good/accura...

This is my first time posting to Bigger Pockets! So excited to use this resource. I read a book by Bigger Pockets 3 years ago on out-of-state investing and bought my first out-of-state investment property halfway thro...