My top 3 favorite BP threads
Thursday, April 25
I've been reading Bigger Pockets for quite a while now. Not as long as some of the "old timers", but in this time I have enjoyed everything and learned quite a lot.There have been a few threads that have stuck out in my mind as the "top" threads that caught my attention and I keep going back to....
Bringing down a garage!
Wednesday, April 24
I purchased a single-family in December. I spent a month and a half rehabbing the inside, and on a rare 40 degree day in January had the roof torn off and replaced. I was able to move in a tenant at the end of February.Luckily the exterior had new siding in 2004, but the yard had a lot to be de...
Before and after pictures
Friday, April 19
I'm usually really, really bad at taking before and after pictures when doing a rehab for a rental (I'm a "buy and hold" investor). Well, I actually do take the "after" pictures, because I do that before renting out the unit. It's the "before" pictures that get me -- I get right into the rehab ...
What are RTA Cabinets?
Thursday, April 18
One area that landlords or other rehabbers may not know about is "RTA Cabinets". RTA stands for "ready to assemble". RTA cabinets are generally all plywood kitchen (and bathroom) cabinets -- rather than particle board.When you order the cabinets, they are delivered to you in boxes and you (or s...
Book Review -- "Simplify Everything"
Wednesday, April 17
I recently skimmed a book called "Simplify Everything: Get Your Team from Do-Do to Done-Done with One Surefire Process" by Steve Epner.The general concept of the book sometimes, good enough is okay.This certainly applies to real estate investing. How often on the forums have people talked about...
Learning how to tile
Tuesday, April 16
As part of my "continuing eduction", I'm having a friend teach me how to tile a floor. I have done many aspects of rehab work so far, including:- Basic electrical - replacing outlets, switches, and light fixtures- Installing cabinets- Replacing vinyl floors in bathrooms and hallways- Cleaning- P...