I have few ancient water heaters - older than 20 yo :))) what I would better choose as a replacement. I am planning to hold this rentals for some time.

So I've been doing this for a while and before I start a demo project I call the scrappers (if there isn't anything I want to scrap) for metal and the Purple Hearts etc to grab furniture. I separate the concrete if i...

I want to rent an apartment or a duplex, but most places around here have ancient appliances from 20 years ago. The only appliance I really care about is the dishwasher. I cook from scratch and I am used to having a s...

So...then rehab that I have in progress does not have a water pipe running into the house. I have to excavate the sidewalk in order to run a new pipe. Are any of you familiar with this process and the cost it entails?

Hello, I purchased a home about a year ago built in 1900 with an ancient Arcoliner 120k BTU oil fired steam boiler. It got us through last winter but the other day it had completely leaked out all of its water through...

I have run across my first boiler. Im hoping some of my fellow BPers can shed light on pros and cons that come along with heating a home with a boiler. To be specific, the property is a four unit and there is just one...

Well, it wasn't what I was hoping for, but I looked at my first house for a potential flip or BRRR today. The home has been on the market for several months, which in this hot market was my first clue that it may be e...

Hi BP -- I'm currently working on my first House Hack. I'm debating whether or not to fix old sewer waste pipe. It is a huge ticket item and can eat ~30-40% of my reno budget.Today I did a walk through with plumbers a...

I bought this as a buy and hold a month ago.  It's located at 371 N. 41st Street, a great (quiet) little part of Shawnee in the far Northwest corner of Jefferson County.  It was a HUD foreclosure so I had to wait out ...

Hello BP,

I am in contract now to purchase my first property in Rochester NY. All initial paperwork has been completed. I am just a little nervous as I am just starting out and the first deal seems like it is...