Brad Fletcher
Buying a property without air conditioning?
I'm looking at purchasing a town home to use as a rental. My price range is 90-115K. Some of the homes in this range do not include air conditioning. Would you buy a house to use as a rental that does not have cent...
James Matthews
Insurance claim question regarding a non-conforming basement
Hi BP Forum members.Newbie here!I purchased my first Investment Property last year so fairly new to this business. Was hoping to get some help with a question I have. The rental property in question is 2 bed / 1 bath....
Adam Hoff
Opinions on contractor estimates?
Hey guys,Brand new to the forum, I just started my first flip and I had some questions mainly about contractor prices and how to find 'investor friendly' contractors. The area is Washington, DC however for future pro...
Mike C.
Over-and-under duplex consdierations
I'm looking into a 1925 duplex in an "over-and-under" configuration.There are two units, each about 700 square feet, and the downstairs one is partially below ground (there are windows high up on the foundation). The...
Account Closed
Rental Cash Out and Appraisal Question
I want to cash out on a rental property that was purchased with a Heloc on my home. Can I get a conventional mortgage or will it have to be an equity loan?It needs windows and siding but would doing that before the a...
John Chan
Necessary to Provide Tenant with A/C?
In Ohio, is it necessary to provide a tenant with A/C? I have a tenant who lives on the third floor, which is very hot in the summer, and I was wondering if it was necessary for the landlord to provide the tenant with...
Dylan Onorevole
Auction Deal Won
Last month my clients closed on an a 3 bed 2 bath investment property in a lake community in Northern New Jersey for $162,000. Can you believe that price? Of course it's a little rundown but with only an estimated $10...
Chris Sweeney
New source for inexpensive corded vinyl blinds
Home Depot and Lowe's (and Walmart, etc.) have unfortunately stopped carrying the inexpensive 1" vinyl blinds that use cords for raising/lowering the blinds. They were $5-10 each (depending on size) and work great ...
Dawn Anastasi
Curtains from a bedsheet
I've advocated putting curtains in rental property over spending money on mini-blinds and having them ruined by tenants. However, did you know you can make curtains from a flat bedsheet?I made these curtains from a f...
Albert L.
over vs under rehabbing for rentals
[Context - duplex in jefferson/westpark area. rent - $1400 total (700 each). I would classify as B-/C+ neighborhood. Lower unit is occupied so I would only be renting upstairs]Got inspections finished over the weekend...