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...

Hi gys - Any experiences with kitchen upgrades.Basically - new countertops, new cabinets, back splash, lighting, paint, floor tiles, appliances.I am talking a standard size kithcen in a 1400 sf condo. Could be 175sf -...

I am considering tiling over tile in a walk in shower.  There is enough play in the Delta valve handle to accommodate another layer of tile and I have found drain extensions at HD.  Custom building products has a prim...

Looking to install vinyl planks flooring in a basement apartment. Im between armstrong and allure. W hat is everyones experience with either of these products?Do you prefer the stick type or click. Pros and cons . Wil...

When should you pay a contractor? Should you pay them in increments, with a deposit in the beginning, again midway through the project and lastly once the project is complete? Or is there a better way to protect both ...

Hey BP'ers,My partner and I are selling our first Flip in Chicago. We used a Fix/Flip loan to finance. The requirements to do so included in-person inspections before each draw, and a lien release after the final draw...

For those out there that are very familiar with costs and do a lot of rehabs. What should it cost me labor + materials (everything out the door) to:

-New tile for a 289sf kitchen and laundry area?

-New...

how you do pay your GC? If the GC requires a deposit and the HML only pays after work is completed (completely makes sense) does the deposit come out of pocket? Also, I read a few times that your quotes from GC’s need...

Hi everyone, I purchased a 2 family in Malden and going to work on renovations. Will be buying new floors, drywall, cabinets, etc. Does anyone know where or how to get bulk pricing for as an owner-builder? I'm looking...

Hi guys.Does anybody else do basic granite and marble small slab work themselves?