Andrea Jones
Carpet tiles, tacky or a good idea?
Does anyone use these and do they 'look' like carpet squares when put down? I'm thinking of the plush tiles, btw.They are more, but if a LL has to replace wall to wall with every new tenant, these might be more econom...
Darren Chang
Double-Hung Window Price?
Hi, just got quotes on replacing 7 double-hung windows in Queens, NY. Not sure if the price is reasonable. Would really appreciate any advice.The quote is from WindowRama for total (7) windows, among which(5) windows:...
Ben Elliott
Rookie Question:How to calculate property tax for Rental property
Hello All, Does any one know how to calculate the property tax for rental property? I am using the county assessor's site to look up properties, but I am aware that the taxes for an investment property are going to...
Samantha M.
Granite Kitchen Tops Cost?
What would be a good ballpark estimate to put in granite countertops in the kitchen? I was thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of $250 per linear ft.
For regular counter tops, at least here in Dallas TX, .75 cen...
David Robertson
Detailed Scope of Work vs "Turnkey" SOW Language
A recent forum discussion talked about how an investor's scope of work said to include "EVERYTHING" in their proposal to 'gut the property, buy materials and rehab per plan.' Long story short, the contractor did not ...
Gabe E.
to replace A/C or not?
Hi BP community. Here in south Texas an A/C/heater is needed basically year round. That being said my current unit 13 SEER (Goodman) being over 15 years old has a blower that has gone out. This unit is rusted out, has...
Dan Braunstein
Trying to decide whether to sell rental property
Hi all,My wife and I bought a 2/1 condo in 2005 for $435K in San Mateo, CA. Due to our children's schooling situation we had to move into a San Francisco rental and rent out the condo which we have done since 2010. We...
Patrick M.
I Don’t Want Tenants Modifying Property (ring lights, tv on the w
2 part question (Single family house)
1. Tenant wants a ring flood light installed which means removing existing flood/security light. Do you get your electrician/handyman involved to come and install and bill back...
Andrey Y.
A different reason why carpet is an unreasonable floor for rentals
I recently wanted to replace old carpet with carpet before renting a 2/1 condo. Listen to this timeline for carpet installation:6/4: I did some research and looked around for carpet. On the second day I decided to go ...
Brian May
Capital Gains for DIY Flipper
I am looking to do my first flip and trying to get a sense for how best to realize my expenses for capital gains as a DIY flipper. As a DIY flipper my labor/install expenses are significantly less than a flipper that...