
3 April 2018 | 31 replies
Typically flooring needs updated/repaired before cabinets.Doing flooring first IME, is a DIY shortsighted hack.

11 July 2018 | 26 replies
(Yes, a moisture meter is the instrument, and should be in every landlord's tool kit.)

25 May 2016 | 2 replies
Not sure if that's the issue, but if so, my thoughts are:Than can be fixed with an epoxy kit and then repainted to match the tub's finish.

8 March 2018 | 12 replies
As some have mentioned, there's the turnkey route, but then there's the DIY route.

29 March 2018 | 4 replies
If you have a self employment activity and therefore qualify for the Solo 401(k), it offers several advantages over the IRA in terms of higher contribution limits, and the elimination of a tax that can apply to an IRA when using leverage such as a mortgage (UDFI).Another advantage of the checkbook plans is that - if you work with a quality provider - you gain access to consulting not provided by IRA custodians.

21 February 2015 | 7 replies
I refinished 6 of my nicer apts (kitchen and lavs both) with 3 box kits and a couple guys over a weekend and they look great.

14 April 2022 | 12 replies
Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't truly take the time to understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.8) Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.

24 July 2013 | 24 replies
I've been debating whether to DIY it or hire it out.

20 April 2013 | 25 replies
I've read the guides here on Bigger Pockets, I've listened to all the podcasts, I lurk in the forums, I've done lots of deal analysis using my own Excel sheets and other people's numbers (for practice/fun), I've read the staple books (Kiyosaki, Ferris), and, in a past life, I remodeled homes, so I have good DIY and building experience.I think I understand the basics on paper.Beyond that, I'm relatively intelligent and successful in my day job.

24 July 2014 | 20 replies
And if you don't have a marketing budget, there is nothing wrong with the DIY approach to get you going.