![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/979979/small_1621506732-avatar-brandonr156.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 February 2018 | 7 replies
Unless you anticipate going in during or after the rehab to do it yourself, make sure you include in the bid, things like:- Trim- Painting - Light fixtures/fans- All floors and surfaces as you imagine the tenants using- Landscaping - Etc.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/715260/small_1621495966-avatar-thomasb129.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 May 2018 | 16 replies
I would also use a higher maintenance cap/ex reserve based one 1) the condition of the collective portfolio 2) the fact that these are not a single conforming building, but a bunch of singles with a lot of surface area.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/690872/small_1694917438-avatar-craigj34.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 April 2018 | 4 replies
I am thinking about removing both tenants asap and trying to get the smoke smell out but removing all carpet, whipping down down every surface, getting ducts cleaned and running an o-zone machine if needed.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1162232/small_1695569619-avatar-reneeb35.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 December 2018 | 18 replies
Do that for every property that catches your attention, that meets the criteria you laid out above, and when the right one surfaces don't hesitate to make a move.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1169449/small_1695140296-avatar-gordonf10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 January 2019 | 40 replies
I haven't found any one book that goes into enough detail, they just kind of skim the surface.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1525318/small_1636123588-avatar-ericv98.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 November 2019 | 4 replies
Purchase price: $295,000 Cash invested: $88,500 Sale price: $442,000 4th Buy & Hold investment - Two adjoining duplexes in beach communities near Tampa, FL.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1085902/small_1696018537-avatar-heatherw55.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 June 2019 | 4 replies
This was due to them waxing the floor and then running a steam mop over the surface, but there were only a few scratches because they kept it clean and took reasonably good care of things otherwise.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/367896/small_1621447056-avatar-jonathans16.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
23 April 2019 | 9 replies
This is a blacktop surface parking lot and the sewer drain is concrete.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1172050/small_1621509846-avatar-justint170.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
3 January 2019 | 12 replies
I often find gem's that look really ugly but really just need painting, carpet and surface work.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/144941/small_1647017570-avatar-fhinney.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 July 2013 | 16 replies
I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface.