I've seen some posts arguing about design and color scheme choices that are in and out of style in rehabs and flips so I figured I would give my first hand advice. Interested to see others experience as I know price r...

I have just acquired my first rental property, a 4-plex, and will be updating each unit as the current tenant moves out. The biggest line item in each unit is flooring, currently each unit has carpet in every room exc...

It is a small kitchen, just enough room behind me for a dinner table. I read granite is best for long lasting counter tops for renting it out. Really mixed on floor. I mean would you leave the kitchen as is with new f...

I've just received a quote to fix a 4x8 area of a kitchen floor following a pipe leak in the subfloor.  The labor being performed is: Remove damaged woodRemove any damaged floor joistsRemove ceramic from 4x8 area to r...

Some before and after pictures of our most recently rehabbed unit in Norfolk Va.  When we purchased the building this unit was renting for $695.00 after the rehab we listed and signed the lease at $1000.00 in under 24...

Smaller project with nothing fancy. Nevertheless, great numbers! Most people walked away from this as it was listed as a 2 bed.Crestwood ILPurchase: $70,101Reno: $30,400Sold: $147k (Under Contract)

Hello BP Nation!My name is Adam Trantow, I am currently living in Milwaukee Wisconsin. A friend turned me onto the BP podcasts and I already have listened to the first 40 podcasts in about 2 weeks. I Bought my first d...

Wheeling ILPurchase: $126,100Reno: $44,800SOLD: $231,000PROFIT OVER $45,000!

Hey BP!I just picked up my first rental property (Richmond, VA).  Since my experience to-date has been rehab only I'm fearful of overbuilding.  There are three items that I would appreciate the group's input:  (1) app...

Im just curious on which store you all use for your rental property material and why and what you buy there?

For me it is a combination of the two.

Homedepot:
For paint I use Kilz Pro-X dead flat, all fans and light...