C Rutherford
Wood floors and resale: Painting vs sanding/refinishing
Have been working on renovating an older (1940s) house for very long time to sell, about a year. Only the floors are left, and money and time is getting pretty tight. Very much need to be done and have this up f...
Marc Peterman
The value of making improvements on long-term rental properties
I have several questions in trying to understand when to update my rental and the metrics to use to compare and assess. Is it worth replacing the carpet with LVP or should I just replace the carpet on my long-term ren...
Dave Grimson
What does this sign mean????
Looked at a house that has some potential for the BRRRR strategy but have a question i'm hoping someone has some experience with....Its a bank owned property (REO) and they slapped a quick coat of paint on basically t...
Joseph Harr
Are there any ways to create a low maintenance STR or MTR?
If you were starting a new STR or MTR, what are some things you can do to cut down on future maintenance? I'm looking for durable furniture, linens, construction materials, things like that.I have and STR and an MTR a...
Adam Craig
What color to paint these cabinets?
This is a small kitchen so I was thinking painting them white with brushed nickle hardware and a backsplash. Would you paint these?
Gregory Carroll
Selling Mom's place-freshening it up?
Mom is gratefully still in the land of the living, but is no longer able to live on her own. She and Dad bought a place years back, a townhouse built in the 80s in South Florida. Dad was not a go-getter when it came t...
Tom Cramblit
FHA 20% Equity Refinance
Looking for some clarity to refinancing to eliminate the PMI on my FHA loan. I've talked to bankers and they have told me that once I have 20% equity I can refinance and the PMI payment will be done. My main question ...
Julie Muse
Profitable Partnership on Bristol St: A Successful Flip in Scottsboro, AL
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $167,000
Cash invested: $41,000
Sale price: $285,000
Partner Driven teamed up with Preston Moore to purchase a ...
Kirsten Ostby
How to block off a fireplace?
I've heard other landlords say that they recommend blocking off wood burning fireplaces to keep tenants from using them. But I can't seem to find info on how to block one off. I just bought a home last month with a fi...
Account Closed
Updates, Make Readies
Aside from obvious repairs- what are things that can be budget friendly, but you find really help update the unit or seem to attract more eyes? I have realized that a fully updated until will rent 50 times over one th...