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15 December 2020 | 4 replies
So I came on BP to ask how do I know on a buy and hold when im upgrading a property when is to much money to invest.
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6 November 2021 | 42 replies
LVT is one of our investor minded upgrades we choose to offer, due to its durability, pleasing looks and price point.
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18 December 2020 | 1 reply
And/or get the new duplex appraisal for insurance purposes and put that $12k that would be for a refi down payment into the SFH, which can easily be spent on putting in a half-bath (it's a 3-1) and other upgrades.
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14 December 2020 | 1 reply
The units may need upgrading, particularly when they've been there for a long time.
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3 January 2021 | 16 replies
I purchased this Houston area home back in 2018, and we are now looking to upgrade.
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9 January 2022 | 30 replies
I own a condo in Worcester and thinking of doing a 1031 exchange to upgrade to one that will allow short term renting.
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19 December 2020 | 8 replies
. $5k upgrade to increase rent $200/month is a no brainer.
15 December 2020 | 7 replies
The windows in the unit are older windows that I have not upgraded yet.
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19 January 2021 | 34 replies
But I'd recommend that you start and then upgrade based on your success and user feedback.Best to you
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16 December 2020 | 13 replies
Make sure you're familiar with repairs or upgrades that you're planning to do to account for those up front costs, and factor in more misc for the unexpected.