Jeremy Mattson
Front Door - Paint or Replace
Pretty simple questions here... Should I paint my existing front door? Or would you recommend replacing the entire front door? This is for a duplex that I am house hacking/renovating. Current front door is a steel 6 ...
Vonetta Booker
Help! Flip’s not selling…price-lowering/marketing strategies?
**Apologies in advance for the “freak-out” tone of this post…but that’s why I come to you guys! ;-)**Hi, guys…I’m trying not to go crazy over this (and maybe my expectations were/are too high), but I’m getting anxious...
Michael Szypulinski
What materials would you use to improve a rental property?
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented. 1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...
Tim Kaminski
Concrete Yard! Ideas?
Hello,Did a quick search and didn't see anything like this similar so here we are.I am currently under contract to purchase my first Duplex in Mid February. Its a corner lot with both a shed and a carport. The quest...
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Landlord needs advice...
I recently cut down a large Black Walnut tree in a patio area located in the backyard of my rental property. The tree was infested with ivy high and low and though it provided privacy, I felt sooner or later it would ...
Cynthia Oistad
Seeking low cost rehab ideas for 1980s four plex?
My agent and I spent some time touring an interesting 4-plex property today. It was well maintained by owner, had large units and was in relatively good shape. If we decide to move forward with offer/purchase, I wou...
Tuan L.
Replace siding for a flip: Yes or No?
Hellop BP community,I am in a contract for a 2 story houses in Chicago. As part of the scope of work, I am trying to decide whether to replace the vinyl siding for the property or not. The siding is still in a good sh...
Connor Sell
Lawncare should be built into lease?
Hey everybody! We have a rental house in the Greenville, SC area and have had great track record with tenants this far, over the last five years. No major issues or damage. We are careful and we are fortunate.That sai...
Amy Oltendorf
Tenant caused fire and has no renters insurance
Hi all,Looking for advice for my new real estate dilemma. I had a tenant call me the other day informing me of a fire on the front porch. The tenant left me a message in the middle of the night informing me of the fir...
Jeremy Ashford
6-unit former storefront: looking for design ideas for exterior
I bought this 6-unit cinder block building back in March. Now that all of the original tenants are out, it's time to get serious about rehab. I'm having trouble imagining what its best look would be. My first inclinat...