Guevara M.
New Home or Pre-Owned
Would you rather have a new home custom built that is smaller or a older home that is larger. I'm single with no kids but I want a 3/2/2 home. For instance I can get a custom home built that is about 1400sq/ft or a ol...
Hanna Steinbach
Should I add an extra bedroom by splitting the master in half?
I just bought a cute small (1250 sqf) cabin near Yosemite for my family and as a short term rental.It currently has 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a large attic space with enough space for one big sleeper sofa and a smal...
Christopher Cills
Kitchen renovation for rental property
Hey BP Nations,I am currently completing the renovation to my kitchen with a goal to remain under the budget. I do not want to spend too much money on the backsplash and countertops but I don’t know which type ( subwa...
Jacob A.
Fireplace ideas
I was hoping to get a little discussion going on what to do with the brick fireplace I have in the pic below. My fiance had a great idea to whitewash it or paint it a lighter color. I hadn't originally planned on...
Bill Ladd
Convert Attached Garage to Family Room?
Hey folks, I'm looking for some advice regarding the ROI of converting a garage that's under the house (with basement access) to living space.
The house is a high-end single fam and it already has 1 detached garage a...
Bond Finseth
Refinancing to make up remodel costs
Has anyone here remodeled a house they intended to live in then immediately refinanced it to get back some or all of the remodeling costs?
Some context: My wife and I are currently house hacking mulitfamily in Tacoma...
Wane Tango
My first live-in-flip investment
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $84,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Sale price: $125,000
This was my first investment property. I purchased this fro...
Alexander Ferrer tortorelli
Should I refinance my house loan?
I have bought my house in fort Texas a year ago for 250k va loan at 3.5% , should I refinance now since rates are low ?? Any thoughts ? Thank you
Monica Soyemi
QUESTION FOR OTHER LANDLORDS - Beautiful things
How would you tell a tenant who doesn't take good care of the property that their request for new cabinets has been denied, the tenant has been there a few years and has not taken care of the unit but is now asking fo...
Greg Clark
Cement backer board over drywall
Just pulled off some paneling on a rehab job and behind it was a thin layer of plaster. Then, 1/2 inch Cement backer board. THEN drywall.... So from outside in, it's vinyl siding, weatherproof wrap, sheathing, studs, ...