Nicole Brush
Where do I go from here?
I found a two unit house in MA that I want to completely rehab. I would live in one unit and rent out the other. I can easily afford the mortgage with 20% down but that would eat up all my cash so I'm unsure how to...
Account Closed
Cemesto Building Material
Hi BP!
I recently looked at a 1950's home, and during our inspection it came to light that a material called "Cemesto" was used for the (flat) roofing structure.
While the roof seems to be structurally sound, in res...
Lyall Storandt
Granite countertops in your rentals: yea or nay?
Just curious what everyone's take is.
Is it worth it to spend a little bit more to have granite countertops installed in the kitchens of your rental houses? Will it help you secure a tenant faster? Can you charge a p...
John Pauler
Tricky 1031 exchange w/ condo conversion
Here's a 1031 challenge I am currently going through now...In March 2014, I purchased a small two family owner occ with a tenant renting the other unit. In August 2014, I moved out and have been using it as an inves...
Adam Sharp
New LVP over multiple subfloors
Hi BP Community,I need some advice. I own a condo (1/10 units) on the ground floor tucked into the hillside in Seattle. I’d like to redo the flooring in the combined foyer (tile on slab) and living room (carpet on 1” ...
Jared Mann
Awkward conversation: Female Insight Needed
I am currently househacking my first duplex, a couple weeks ago I noticed the main sewer line was backing up slightly in the unfinished basement. I attributed it to the heaven rain fall we were getting at the time. Th...
Carlos M.
LANDLORD HORROR STORY
Hey BP hope all is well,
I went through a terrible experience this past week and wanted to share it with the BP community in the hopes that some people may learn from it.
I say this with much regret but over the wee...
Sunny Burns
Tenant wants Vanity Upgrade - Should I go in 50/50?
So my tenant has been asking about upgrading the vanity in her unit. The current Vanity is a small 24" vanity, it's not in bad shape, but I agreed a 30" vanity would be nicer in that space. So far I've told her I migh...
Noah Farley
I’m 21 and need some advice !
Hey guys I’m 21 yrs old and my feet are burning to get into real estate . I am in the middle of training to be a helicopter pilot , the cash I have saved up could get me in a duplex (house hacking ) or I could finish ...
Jake Diamond
Buying Low income properties ?
I have an opportunity to purchase 2 properties (One 3 unit & 1 two unit) both full rented in a low income area. Houses are side by side to each other. The owner is willing to owner finance at $90,000 for both with...