LED light bulbs and a wifi thermostat were the first things we did when moving to our place, not big ticket items, but they more than pay for themselves in time, especially if you leave your lights on for security/aesthetics.

I just closed on a 2050SF brand new construction home .

The eventual goal for this complex would be at least 240 units, some 1-br and others 2-br, and few 3-br.

Ok, now that I have your attention: I'm a brand new beginner, I've been reading some books, listening to the BP podcast, and researching housing data and listings for a while now.

Hello everyone, I just purchased a brand new home that will be a rental property in Las Vegas.

Hi BPers,I'm a brand new investor from Philadelphia who wants to start getting into real estate (after learning the necessary basics of course).  

It needs floor refinish and paint on the main level and some light remodel/modernization on the baths.

Go to Open Houses and look at the homes, and pay attention to the age of the home, construction (old, remodeled, etc.) appliances, lighting (electrical) plumbing fixtures, etc.

If the answer is yes to any of 3a, ummm, houston, you may have a problem.You seem like you are the more experienced (senior) investor in this venture and maybe they are brand spanking new.

Go to www.jlc.com  Journal Of Light Construction.