Long time lurker first time poster! I just purchased my third IP in Durham NC. It was a foreclosure, 900 sf 3/1. I had planned to flip into a more usable 2/2. The area is just a mile from some of the hottest parts of...

1) Standard deduction and personal exemption combined and seems like everyone is getting more... so its a wash IMHO.2) Less deductions for those who don't have a business like real estate investments. Sigh... it just ...

I've been thinking about just polishing the concrete slab I have and sealing it off instead of getting laminate floor installed. Does anyone have any experience with this? Will it be harder to sell? 

I got a quote from a general contractor and he has a piece for in there for 7,500 to do due diligence. He’s saying it’s checking with the city to check the code. Does this sound reasonable?

Box gutters...they're a lovely, historic element. They're architecturally distinct. The gutters themselves rarely clog.

But I hate 'em. I hate seeing them on a potential rehab. I know that almost inevitably t...

If I renovate my rental property by doing $8000 in upgrades, I can increase rent by $200 per month. The break even is just over three years.Looking at only cashflow, would you do these upgrades? What reno returns do y...

Looking for alternatives to Home Depot and Lowe’s and other big box stores for a minor rehab I’m doing. Specifically bathroom vanity sets (cabinet, under mount sink, and vanity top). There has to be other places out...

I don't mind painting, too much, but I'd rather spend the day at the dentist than paint trim (baseboards, casings, doors, etc.).

What would be a round figure to have the trim painted on a 1,000 sq. ft. house? This in...

Are their any unique modern materials that are in the same price range of linoleum/laminate but better looking?

I just really hate how they both look but for 110k ARV we don't want to over upgrade...

I'm writing this in December 2024, when every other question asked on the Bigger Pockets tax forum is about STRs. If you're not sure what the fuss is all about, read this older post first:https://www.biggerpockets.com...