John Southard
Repairs for potential rental
I'm looking at a potential first rental property and the house needs a lot of work. It currently has a tenant paying below market rent. At first walk through the house needs a new roof, not leaking but it's apparent...
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Waterproofing a wood window frame in a shower?
I have a duplex which has windows in the shower on each floor. I am concerned that the wooden window frames will rot or accumulate mold. What can I do to prevent this from happening?
Chris Platis
Purchase with Mold in Basement (?!) + 203k Renovation Loans?
Hi BP Community! Pursuing my first home purchase, a charming 2-family farmhouse with strong short-term rental potential in an area with reliable full-time renters. I will be hacking the house and enjoying a change of ...
Matt M.
Fix & Flip with Lots of Mold!
Hello,I'm working with a wholesaler to get a raised ranch to fix & flip. The lower level is dry but shows indications of mold on the floor, walls, and ceiling throughout. The lower section of the stairs leading ...
Drex Tanner
Properties under $75k in Austin and San Antonio?
Both of these markets are rising, and seem expensive. What criteria should I look for in properties in this price range (other than cashflow)? Looking to hold and flip.
Jason Erdes
Beginner from Sydney, Australia
Hey guys,I'm 25 from Sydney, completed my Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport and Exercise) and currently undertaking a postgraduate degree, Masters of Strength and Conditioning. The dream was to eventually work with ...
Heather Schmidtknecht
Is a wet basement ever no big deal?
I’m looking at a small duplex for sale that is about 130 years old... when I viewed the property, the basement floor was wet, despite the fact that it had not rained for over a week. The house is built against a bluf...
Cheng Chen
Undisclosed basement flood, what will you do?
I bought a house under special warranty in Pittsburgh,PA ,May 2017. Seller never disclose water problem in basement in their property disclosure. The house was rented on August 2017. Tenants places a lot of their stu...
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Please help me and tell me if I am making the right decision
Hi Guys, I am really worried if I am making the right decision. This would be my first buy and I am planning on living in the property for a number of years (less than 5), but my concerns are the current owner does n...
Victor Wasson
First Inspection Questions.
Finally got an offer accepted on a duplex and I contacted a home inspector to schedule inspection. He inspected the property two weeks ago for a cash buyer that ended up not working out. I still want to meet him there...