Danny Ayala
First Time Homebuyer - 2 Unit Multifamily
Hi! First time posting on here. I am getting ready to close on my first property - it's a duplex located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, and I will be renting out the first floor unit and occupying the second f...
Bill Briscoe
What should I do with this kitchen?
The budget needs to be minimal and I'll do a lot of the work myself. I'd like to market as a lease purchase, but would be happy holding it as a rental for a while.
New DW, range, and micro obviously. And Faucet. M...
Jesse Hinaman
Kitchen Remodels w/ No Hardware
Looking to get opinions from other rehabbers/flippers in the BP community. I've noticed a consistent trend -in my area- of flipped houses not having hardware/handles on the brand new kitchen cabinets. I couldn't imagi...
Scott Savard
What construction materials are you using for buy & hold rentals?
Hi BP Community,I’m in the process of two rehabs. The first is a two family complete gut and replace and the second is a single family home the requires a less extensive rehab but still some major items. I’m curious t...
Ryan Cleary
Appraisal for cash out refi during end stages of turnover
I am in a rush to do a cash-out refi on a particular Florida property I have. Currently, the 2-unit has one unit rented and one unit in an extensive turnover with several new appliances being installed. The rented u...
Linda M.
tax deduction for for items brought separately from renovation
I purchased a multi unit property ,the renovation was included in the mortgage my question is ,when it is asked on the tax for depreciation the purchase price do i use the sale price of the property or do i use the s...
Justin Pumpr
Thoughts on kitchen upgrade - Countertops (another one...)
Hey all,I know the countertops question has been asked quite a bit, but wanted to get some answers from people who have installed butcher block (Ikea specifically) in their rentals and how they have held up.My kitchen...
Molly M Grubb
Modern Cabinets Contact Needed
We are flipping the house we live in. Although I'm not looking forward to the process, I am looking forward to finally enjoying something we have flipped vs someone else. It will leave us with about $250k in equity ...
Mitch Hill
Replace flooring now or later?
I just took possession of 1385 sq ft 3 bed in San Antonio. Previous owners did a terrible job on some crappy flooring that was poorly installed throughout 80% of the house. The remaining areas have dated tile or carpe...
Bartosz Rosol
First Duplex Kitchen Rehab Small Budget
Hi BP,I need your help. I recently bought a duplex (house hack) and I looking to touch up the upstairs kitchen before I post the unit for rent. While my ultimate goal is to replace the cabinets I am unable to do so ri...