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Hi BP team,
I'm currently going through my first full renovation (duplex) and my costs continue to increase with unplanned expenses (architect drawings etc). My end goal for the property is to use it as a vacation...
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Hi All,Currently in the process of purchasing my second duplex. I have done minor remodeling work and landscaping on my first property, but This one requires complete remodeling in both kitchens. Looking for any tips/...
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I am currently turning tenants in a 4br/2ba SFH in Arvada, CO and planned to have laminate flooring + new carpet installed on Wednesday. As I'm sure a lot of you have done, I opted to pull out the old stain riddled c...
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BP! Here is the situation:I am a first time investor and and am looking to purchase a foreclosure to rehab and resell. I have been really working on creating my systems to ease the process of a flip, as well as set up...
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I am looking to flip a home and would like to run laminate flooring throughout (except in the bathrooms and utility rooms). The home should sell around $170k in the Cecil County, MD area. Should I consider using hardw...
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Hi all! Fairly new to BP but have been reading (lurking) for a while. This isn't as much an investment question, but have been looking at a ranch home on a beautiful piece of property. The home is 1500 sq ft, and w...
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Hey BPer's
I am just getting going with rentals and I am curious what everyone does to "tenant proof" their rentals?
I am in a blue collar, decent neighborhood (B class) if that helps.
Thanks in advance
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Tenants moved in three months ago and we have already replaced two toilets in the last two months. I got a call this weekend and my maintenance guys worked on it, saying sewer line is clear but some thing is stuck in ...
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Foreword: Any advice, tips and critique is welcomed. Just keep it constructive ;)I feel I have a deal in the works. Located in Ontario Canada, I have found a property that needs some TLC/reno attention.It currently is...
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Hello BP Community! A close friend told me to check out the BP podcast. I listened to over 10 episodes on a drive from my home in Columbus, Ohio to Connecticut and back. I've had a desire to get into flipping for...