Justin Dziedzic
First deal closed...now to start renting
Hi all, First, I want to thank this community and everything y'all have done for folks such as myself who have just closed on their first deal. I purchased from a family member who will be moving out by June. The issu...
Stephen Akindona
What do you normally spend on cosmetic repairs?
Hey BP, I am thinking about purchasing my first property!!! It's a 4plex with each unit renting for about 650-700.
It is in good shape, but definitely in need of some cosmetic repair.
Each unit is 2 bed...
Hok Lai
Need contractor reference for a house in Arlington, Texas
Hi all,This is my first post at BP, and I need help!I recently purchased a rental SFR in Arlington Texas, which will be managed by a property manager. He got one quote for some minor work to get it ready for renting. ...
Mose Gebremeskel
Carpet or Vinyl flooring
We're housing hacking and the unit (which is above us) needs new flooring. It looks like the floor is uneven and will need leveling if we go with vinyl flooring. The initial upfront cost would be very costly. However,...
Raymond Richey
Cleaning a flip of years old pet urine (old lady cat house)
A house that could be a good deal has been on the market some time. The problem is that the prior owner had a number of pets, which she allowed to use the floor as a cat box. The stench is super strong in the house....
Jeffrey Gignac
2nd Buy and Hold - Residential Property
I've successfully owned and managed a cash-flow positive residential property since 2012. After paying down personal and mortgage debt and getting my financial ducks in a row, I have begun the hunt for another house i...
Mike S.
Previous Water Damage
I am interested in house as my primary home. The house looks perfect, but it has been in the market since last year summer. The house been three times in escrow but every time fell out. The seller explained why each ...
Sam Leon
Fine line between wear/tear and abuse?
How do you draw the line between wear and tear vs just excessive force & abuse?Example, if within a two month period you had the microwave oven door handle broken off, refrigerator door handle broken off, the exte...
Megan A.
Cleaning services for rental property turn over
Hello! Does anybody have a good recommendation for a reasonable cleaning company to hire for tenant turn over? We have a duplex that we occupy half of and are moving to the other side in 2 months to renovate (we've a...
Alan Bosca
Alternative to carpet that don't HOA create noise issue?
Hi -I rent a unit and have wanted to put hardwood floors or some other surface in, but the HOA is very picky about noise issues. i haven't looked recently at the advancements, but are there any alternatives to carpet...