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Greetings. I am currently residing in central California looking to undertake my first fix-n-flip in and around the Pittsburgh area, but have a limited idea on what I'm doing. I purchased both of J Scott's books, and ...
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I have a house built in the 50’s that is all red brick. I have seen other flippers paint the brick and I like it, but does that increase the sale price of the home, or does leaving it with the original brick bring in ...
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I don't see any rehab specific categories, so this looked like the closest one, though its not a diary. Moderators; if I am in the wrong place for questions about remodeling, can you please tell me where to post these...
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Hello BP community,
I wanted to share a "not so great" experience with you and see how you would handle it. I am a newer investor and purchased my second unit at foreclosure over 18 months ago. Without going into gre...
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My new tenants unit flooded 2 days after signing the lease. It was caused by a clogged AC drain line. This has required removing carpet from 1 of 2 bedrooms, and will require replacing laminate flooring in a large par...
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Hello,I'm working with a wholesaler to get a raised ranch to fix & flip. The lower level is dry but shows indications of mold on the floor, walls, and ceiling throughout. The lower section of the stairs leading ...
This basement is 32x29 with block walls that have previously been painted. I don't know if it was Drylock or just regular paint. There is one area about 6 feet long that looks like some sort of patch had been attemp...
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Hello BP;I am a newer investor with 10 units. I am about to rehab 6 of those units over the next 3 months.I am looking for some help making a few strategic long term hold decisions;I am going to use Luxury Vinyl Plank...
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Hello, I recently purchased my first duplex, which is a fixer-upper, and I am currently the process of making repairs and renovations. Investment strategy is to maximize rental value and hold long term. My budget is...
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Has anyone bought flooring for a rental that had a lifetime warranty? I've noticed some companies (Armstrong, Mohawk) offer lifetime warranties against tears or stains, but was wondering what the catch was.