is it conflict of interest to use contractors architect?  let the General contractor select and manage architect? 

Hello, I'm trying to understand whether paying off my mortgage balance using a HELOC would make sense.  I am feeling confused about it, because the terms of each are so different.  The mortgage is a long-term, fixed r...

Hi there, I'm brand new to this site.  Can't even believe a resource like BP exists - there is so much valuable information here and such a supportive community.  Just trying to wade through it all with the goal of ma...

I have a question, I'm looking at a small park in a rural market (maybe 30 lots). There are about 15 vacant lots and 15 with mobile homes. Do you ever have to bring in the homes yourself for spec? Do you buy them a...

Looking for some advice on a rental property I just purchased. The inspection report indicated that the electrical outlets were not grounded or “open ground.” In talking to an electrician it would cost $900 to complet...

Spraying not very effective, all the Orkins and others are extremely high for a Little guy. Any advise on low cost remedies?

I have a client who is considering investing in an empty lot in Detroit. People are under the impression they will make a fortune holding on to these empty lots, but I am not so sure. There is of course taking into ac...

I am extremely fortunate to have found this site. I have been reading different topics and blogs on BP since last week, and there is great deal of information that will be extremely helpful as I begin investing/wholes...

Hello BP community,

I was talking to my contractor about a property I am looking to purchase in Northwest Philly.

Purchase Price $35k

Repairs $30k

ARV $90k

He could be interested in pu...

Well again I got another story and not sure how to handle this. Flooring is a couple years old and in very good to excellent shape before they moved in. They moved out and left a big chunk taken out of the vinyl floor...