Glenn Espinosa
First Energy Efficient Rehab Reveal - Before/During/After
We just finished up one of our rehabs and as some of you may know, our company just recently adopted the green/energy efficient strategy. We've been rehabbing homes since 2011 but jumped onto the green scene when we r...
Ru Monsell
Did I just make a good or a bad decision? Please comment.
Hi, I'm struggling to make a SOUND first RE investment, and wondered if I did the smart thing today or blew a great opportunity. I'm too green to be sure:
After looking at what land parcels in the same town were goi...
Randy F.
Toilets... To caulk or not to caulk...
I've seen several threads on BP where whether or not caulking in the base of a toilet is a good idea has been discussed. Seems the general concensus is to NOT caulk them. I vehemently disagree!
The main reason given...
Chris Stranad
Should I install Mini-Split or Electric Baseboard heating? Help!
Looking for advice. I have a 4 unit in Lower Michigan which has 3 of the 4 units on the same hvac system. I am looking to split the utilities to tenant paid & exploring either a mini-split or baseboard system. The...
Rohan D.
Permanent Wood Foundations- help!
Hi BP folks, I came across an inspection report for a 25 year old house which was built on Permanent Wood Foundation. What are the things I should be cautious about this kind of foundation? (for eg: grading of the hou...
Elijah Ochoa
Roaches and Mice in multifamily potential purchase
Hi all,I'm looking for advice regarding a fourplex property I'm looking into buying. Financially, the purchase makes sense. That is to say it cash flows roughly $800 per month after expenses that I would be able to ap...
Jason Brown
How I lost 25K. Distracted and Frustrated Newbie
Hey BP,Forgive the lost post. So this just happened. I'm an investor based out of Miami and am currently in the middle of my first buy and hold deal which is currently under renovation with the hopes of making it a su...
Marvin Meng
Countertop matertials
Hi,I've done accident BRRRRs before (before I knew it was a tactic) but now I'm getting ready to do my first intentional one. It needs numerous updates, mostly cosmetic but some substantial, including new countertops....
Julie Gabrick
Tub surrounds
Has anyone used a Lyons tub surround? We want to install the tub cover over the existing tub and then install the surround. The set up is affordable but I am not sure of the durability. Please let me know if you ha...
Account Closed
Original windows vs modern
Howdy BP team - I’m buying a home in ATX as a primary that I’ll likely rent out in a few years. The home was built in the 50’s and still has original windows installed, most of which have been painted shut for energy ...