Viewed a small vacant residence today in need of some cosmetic repairs that's for sale. The thing is the smell. It made my eyes water. I talked with a neighbor who told me the last tenant never lived there but kept 15...

Hi everyone! I just started the search for my first property to house hack in, likely a SFR with opportunities to create value from hidden features (e.g., large lot for an ADU, "bonus" bedroom, alleyway for separate e...

I'm closing on my second multi-family property in a couple weeks and am curious what ways others have increased the cash flow on apartment complexes.  I've heard ideas such as adding storage space, renting furnished a...

I want to seriously start doing some searching for properties, and have been told I need to really consider keeping the purchase price around 70% of the value. BUT - the question is this: who to trust? I'll start w...

I am having an issue with my bathroom. My house was built in 50's so all the walls are plaster and the bathroom tub was simply tile over the plaster. This morning while showering I noticed what looked like sand at my ...

Hello! I am looking for a contractor to help with a kitchen remodel and flooring as well. Anyone know of any reliable ones you would recommend for the portland/beaverton Oregon area? Thank you in advance!! 

Hi BiggerPockets Friends,From going down so many avenues on how/when to retire.... Due to work finally catching up with me, one of my thoughts I've been throwing around in my head is the following:The house I am curre...

Hi.This summer we bought a condo and renovated it before placing it in service. One of the renovations was a laminate wood floor, which, because it is not permanently attached to the building, is normally only depreci...

Hello BP. Wondering what type of flooring everyone uses in MFH rentals and why.

Looking to replace old vinyl in a kitchen of fourplex but head that tile is a bad idea due to stained grout and other possible damage.
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My rental was completely destroyed.  So far, over $20,000 in damage.  I have never felt this level of stress, stuck out of state in heavy heavy debt, homesick, waiting for contractors who do not show up.  Fine new one...