Dave Silva
more repair vs. improvement questions
I have one rental, about to buy another home for the family and convert my current home to rental. I've read the IRS stuff about repair versus improvement but I want to make sure I do this right.The soon to be renta...
Kevin Sage
Should I use cash flow to improve property
I am recently in contract for my first property, a college rental that was built in the 1950s. The property has great cash flow, but is drastically outdated and need repairs inside and out. My questions is should I ke...
Clyde Kaiser
Latest trends in housing
We are replacing all the windows and doors of our home. Everything is either worn out, or deteriorated, even the front door is broken, and decayed. I am thinking of upgrading the front door, to a new security door. Ma...
Stephen Lynch
When to rehab or leave it alone
Hi all,Most of my rentals are all upgraded and almost like-new, but I have one that requires a new bathtub, new bathroom floor, full house painting, new trim in areas, etc. otherwise it's in pretty good shape. The per...
Vierra Wong
Should I upgrade a rental property if there isn't much upside?
We have a small multi-family apartment building in a prime location. The apartments have historically rented out easily because of the location despite the 70's look of the place. We have a tenant moving out in a cou...
Adam Craig
Got Keys - Need tips on cosmetics!
Closed on my first property. This is a 3BR 1.5 bungalow in a B class neighborhood. I understand that when it comes to upgrades there are a lot of different options. But I would more comfortable knowing what experience...
Zachary Newman
First live in fix and flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $153,450
Cash invested: $29,870
Sale price: $234,900
3 bedroom house - renovation (all new floors, windows, roo...
S Harper
Tenant moved out - things that are chargable?
I had a tenant for 5.5 years who just moved out, and it is my first time turning over a property. I spent several days repainting (lots of holes, marks, etc), cleaning, steam cleaning the carpet - am not planning ...
Anna Delos Santos
Helping fix neighbors house
Hello,Has anyone ever offered helping out the neighbor of where your rental is to make it look better? Like offer to pay half for an upgraded fence or tell them they need to fix some things? The neighbor where my rent...
Mike Parks
forum enhancement ???
Im new to the site and do find it very informative, but what I do find a little annoying (and maybe Im missing something) but wouldn't it help a lot if the categories were broken down by state and maybe even city? ...