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As we continue to grow and manage our own rentals, I am thinking, that over the long run, I will save money and headaches by just switching out a traditional deadbolt lock, to one of those keyless locks. I have a few ...
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So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...
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Hi guys, I had one of my units broken into over Christmas, broke the window, stole some electronics and one of the property keys. It’s a college 4plex renting all girls. I’m very pissed and would like to secure the pr...
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Hi BP Community, I'm a full time investor based in Charlotte with a MONSTER rehab out of town in downtown Asheville. For those that know the area, Asheville can be host to some drifters and unwanted guests that i woul...
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Hi everyone,
My name is Mark.
First time posting here on the site. I will be closing on my 1st property in the Coachella Valley-La Quinta area in the next week. I will be renting it out as a vacation rental on a sho...
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It not so common but in some situations, utilities are rolled into the rent price especially in strwhen looking at multi family there is a lot of roof space which can also be monetized with solar.what are your thought...
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Rewiring most of a house I'm flipping due to it containing knob & tube. Taking down a load-bearing wall and redoing some of the ceiling on the first floor. The house was built in 1930. Fire code states if a house ...
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A tenant had his car broken into recently so I'm looking into beefing up the outdoor security. I've been researching a lot of security camera solutions but can't seem to find a simple yet effective one to purchase. ...
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I loved the Blu homes concepts and designs, it was purchased by Dvele.com and they are moving to Montana. Their website says they can have a home ready for a developer in 4 months once up and running next year. Has an...
I've done some preliminary research on going solar for my primary residence (two unit with flat roof and almost no shade according to comed and project sunroof by google)
Ive run my numbers a few times and I understa...