I have a small one bedroom one bath unit in a duplex that's coming up at the end of the month.  The carpet is about 9 years old and has been shampooed for the last time.  It will require replacement.  The house was bu...

Hey guys, I could seriously use some help with this one.  I am currently rehabbing a brick house in a blue collar, low income (but definitely not warzone) neighborhood, and today I found out that there is hardwood und...

The living room and 2 small bedrooms are currently hardwood, the old 1.5" stuff that needs to be refinished really bad. I'm trying to decide if I want to refinish the floors in the living room AND both bedrooms or jus...

Hi All,Hi All,TLDR; do I replace the mismatching hardwood floors in my kitchen with Vinyl Plank? Or do I try to refinish them to the same color??I am currently making updates in my primary home in preparation to sell ...

Hey BP! Replacing some carpet in a unit i'm renovating so i can to Air BnB it. what is the best option for flooring??? what is going to be the most durable and at the same time attractive? Wood laminate? Vinyl? Carpet...

My new duplex has hardwood flooring throughout the property.  The property hasn't been rented for a few years. I plan on holding the property for at least 10 years. Before renting it, should I refinish the wood floori...

Hey BP,
I have been following BP for quiet some time. We are finally about to make our first rental investment (hoping the offer gets accepted), which will be in the Bay area. 
The property is a SFR and is slightly...

I want to know which is cheaper... to refinish old hardwood floors or to install laminate flooring. The hardwood floors in the property is in so so condition, no cracks, but it is uneven in some places though. Woul...

Hello Biggerpocket Folks!I am going to be putting luxury vinyl planking in the entire downstairs (kitchen, living room, etc.) However, what can I do with these stairs? I dont think the wood can be salvaged, nor will i...

I am selling a house (San Jose, CA)... I have selected an agent to handle the house; he's been in the business for many years, and has a good reputation with previous customers.  I've felt good in all my dealings with...