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Joe Splitrock Best Hack or Right Tools For the Job
15 June 2020 | 47 replies

I have learned that having the right tools can not only save you time, but you can do things you thought were impossible. When I say tools, I am broadly including processes, chemicals, machines, etc. What are some gam...

Lisa Troxel Anyone have experience with Joshua Tree CA?
6 November 2019 | 39 replies

Hi Everyone,We are looking at investing in a Joshua Tree CA SF and renting it out as a vacation rental. We live quite a ways away  in North Idaho. Does anyone have any experience with the area and/or suggestions for a...

Joe Beutler Should DSCR for STR include LTR rental comps?
29 July 2023 | 12 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets!
tl;dr — Do DSCR loans always include LTR rental comps for underwriting even when the target property is an STR in a predominantly STR market?
Context:I’m in the late stages of buying my first r...

Adam Juodis Luxury vinyl plank over ceramic tile?
21 December 2021 | 38 replies

Wondering if I can place luxury vinyl plank flooring right over existing ceramic tile without having to level the grout lines. The grout lines themselves are not much deeper than the top of the ceramic tile(See pictur...

Brian Ellis Nice little surprise
18 September 2018 | 31 replies

Starting renovating my first rental property. It is a duplex located in a mostly single family neighborhood. One unit was vacant and very outdated (as you can see), and the other one was recently renovated by the sell...

Mark Mabanta Differences between types of Flooring
12 September 2019 | 0 replies

Hey everyone,
Here is a breakdown of the different types of flooring. My hope is that this clears up some questions you may have on which material is best suited for your Flip or Buy & Hold, Feel free to connect ...

John Matthews Foundation Repair Question
18 December 2016 | 28 replies

Hey BP,So I just got my first house under contract (woohoo!) and everything looks good. Rehab is pretty straight forward, except for one thing: there's definitely foundation issues. There's a pretty solid vertical cra...

Brian Morris How to Strip paint from a deck
13 July 2020 | 34 replies

How do you strip thick paint off a deck? I put a little paint stripper on a patch, but it just gummies up the top layer slightly. Belt sander did a little better, but I would never finish. Is there a technique or p...

Jeffrey Suarez ADU CONVERSION - DETACHED GARAGE
24 February 2022 | 10 replies

Looking at converting our detached 3-car garage into a 2-bedroom standalone adu home.  Current 5 bedroom home has its own 2 car garage & carport. 
Bought my home this way with 3 car garage already permitted. 
I...

Lloyd Segal Economic Update (Monday, Oct 19, 2020)
19 October 2020 | 0 replies

Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...