Sam G.
Cost to install new tub in leaking shower sound right?
I have a shower that is leaking when used to the basement downstairs. This is an old leak that I thought was taken care of and apparently is not. So plumber advised that I redo the shower floor. I want to do the job o...
Colin Emerson
Forida flip and hold deals DIY Vero Beach / Gainesville
Hey BP, I had a member contact me and ask my experience and any knowledge I could pass on. I decided to give a detailed breakdown and notes of both completed projects as well as some information on what I learned.If t...
Richard Duane McClellan
Closing Thursday, underwriter denying loan
Hi Bigger Pockets,I ran into a problem yesterday with my first investment property that I am trying to purchase and I need some advice.Situation:The underwriter for my conventional loan is denying the loan based on th...
Spencer Herrick
How to consider whether a house has good plumbing and electric
I currently have a property in mind that has an old home that was built in 1900. The house is solid, with a new metal roof, and an old, yet solid stone foundation. It has good windows, hard wood floors, and tons of oa...
Naz Hossain
Does this rehab scope of work makes sense?
Hello BP, we are currently under contract with on a triplex for 139k. It was built in 1912, which comes with its own set of issues. We initially budgeted about 50k for rehab but rehab estimates are coming out close to...
Jady Guidry
First investment/property using a VA home loan (duplex for sale)
I just started looking around the market to invest in my first real estate property. My goal is to find a multifamily home and use my VA home loan. To use a VA home loan for a multifamily home one of the units have to...
Isabel Owen
HVAC effects on appraised value
We are attempting to determine if it is worth it to buy/install HVAC prior to appraisal. How much have you seen HVAC impact appraised value? We are definitely going to get one, it is just a matter of managing cash out...
Ed Wood
How the new Jan 10 mortgage guidelines effected buying power
This is a sample with a 4.5% rate 30 year fixed payment qualification includes tax and insurance and $500 in borrower monthly debt (car, credit cards...) DTI ratios at 43% after Jan 10 and 50% before Jan 10
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Ethan Tramel
Chicago House Hacking
Hello, does anyone have any experience with house hacking in Chicago? I will be graduating college in May 2025 and would like to work/live in the city. I am considering buying a 2 bedroom condo near the loop and renti...
Silvia Ochoa
Anyone worked on a fire damaged property?
Hi, I have my eye on a fire damaged house going for 75k in an area that comps for 200k. The numbers look good but I have never dealt with a fire house. Walls and structure look good but the entire roof will need to be...