Nick O.
Incentives for keeping contractor/GC motivated to keep bids low?
Contractor currently charges % on total spent which gives him no motivation to keep bids low or fight for better deals with subs/suppliers. Wanted to get some ideas on how I can incentivize him to be motivated to get ...
Justin Haberman
Build on burned home foundation.
We have found a vacant lot that we have mailed the owner to offer to purchase. It appears that there was a fire and the foundation remains. Has anyone ever purchased a property like this? I'm assuming you would need ...
Ted Davis
Is it ok to use laminate or vinyl flooring on a flip over $500K
Hello all,
My wife and I are working on our first live in flip in Houston TX and we’re looking for advice/thoughts on flooring options. Does anyone use laminate or vinyl vs real hardwood on properties over $500K?
Th...
Andrew Erickson
Tiny Homes - Produced in China
Hello all, I've recently been turned onto the BP podcast and forums. I'm in love! All the recent podcasts about the mobile home parks has got me thinking about some cool ideas. I'm curious what you guys think about an...
John Waterhouse
clean up help...
I rented my duplex out to some druggies (no, i didn't do a background check and yes, i will DEFINITELY do that from here on out), and they left the stench of meth and cigarettes in the place. I've painted and it just ...
Brendon Penner
LVP - 12mil VS 20mil Appliances Black VS Stainless Steel
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...
Jordan Abeel
Break in and theft of job site.
I just had an unfortunate experience with a rehab I’ve got going right now out of state. The contractor called to tell me there had been a break in and both brand new water heaters were stolen (it’s a duplex).
My que...
Michael S.
Deck Maintenance
I have a house in South Carolina with 150 sqft of decking that needs to be refinished. The house is 8 years old, and I don't think the decking has ever been touched.
I have gotten one quote to clean and seal...
Jeff S.
It is getting tougher to be a small-time landlord
I see the day coming when you can't afford to manage a small portfolio of rental properties.The tough part for me has been getting maintenance done for little stuff. I have had so many handymen over the years, some li...
Brook W.
Using Energy Efficiency as a Strategy
Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...