David A.
Should I convert den/living area on ground floor into a master?
I'm about to close on a house (my first purchase!!) and I'm not sure what to do with the layout of the first floor, but it definitely has to be reworked. I've attached an image to this post of the first floor layout.T...
Kieran Dowling
sewer disconnected from lateral
I am trying to decide if i want to move forward with this house? It is a complete fixer upper. The current plumbing stack iis not connected to the man line.(see photos)
There is a floor drain on the other side of ...
Robert Hernandez
First time owning a rental. Tenant Turnover and Repaint?
Hello BP Family,I recently purchased a quadplex and one of the units is vacant. My PM recommends repainting the whole unit. The unit is 2br/1.5 bath (1150 sqft) with a ceiling about 8 ft. I plan to repaint the unit ov...
Steve Rozenberg
Don't Do These Things!
What Are the Top 3 Things to Avoid When Investing in Real Estate?
Sydney Hall
Home Stager from California
“A room should start a conversation before an actual word is spoken.” (Barry Dixon). The color and pattern of fabrics, rich juicy textures, a bit of splash and added spark will add charm to a space. It's about that im...
Preston Gealy
Waterproofing a flip
I am ready to list a flip that is an old farmhouse with a stone foundation. There is a water problem where I have puddles almost continually in the basement. I am torn between pointing the rocks with hydraulic cement ...
Amy H.
Infrared scanning.. waste of money?
After months of looking and searching for an investment rental property, I am finally under contract for my first deal in Virginia! WOOHOOO! I couldn't find this question in the forums, so I apologize if I am repeatin...
Maclovio Garcia jr
Any advice for first time landlords?
My wife and I are first time landlords. We just posted our property using Avail. When we do showings of the property do we give the potential tenent an application or instruct then to the software we are using? Since ...
Prabh Virk
What would you do if a section of house may have a structure issue?
Hi Bigger Pockets,I am a new investor, trying to purchase a SFH to as an investment. This is a ranch built in 1952, we loved the location, and it is very reasonably priced (Bank appraisal came at the asking price). Th...
Jake Thorpe
Tax liens - what do you know?
I have been doing flips the last two years, and its been rough. I have stayed profitable, for now. I am thinking about investing in tax liens. From what I understand you could be buying something that is completely di...