Sarah Lorenz
Critique of My Recent Stay at a Vacation Rental
I booked a rental at a Northern Michigan lake house recently, and now that I'm an expert, I naturally had much to critique. This was a 5 bed, 3 bath house right on the water, and more of a house-hacking STR vs. a prof...
Joel Harrison
Worth it to become a contractor?
A short history of me...
I became seriously interested in REI two years ago when a co-worker was telling me about his adventures in REI. He shared this community with me, and kept telling me his stories and showing ...
Jim Truman
Important features for rental units (dishwasher, laundry, etc)
Good morning. We are out of state investors in the search for another property in the Cleveland area. We aren't desperate so we're waiting for the right property. Our budget is <$120k. We're looking for units that ...
Brendan Griffin
Back splash ideas?
I have done a few flips but this is my first kitchen gut. I am struggling with design ideas. Hoping someone may have a nice back splash recommendation to make this kitchen pop. The cabinets are off white with a bei...
Brent Wiebe
My latest deal, 2 story duplex
I’m brand new at using any type of forum, but felt maybe I’m ready to jump in.My wife and I started investing in duplexes in 2012. Our first deal was a dilapidated old up and down duplex that was a foreclosure. I obt...
Kel S
Pictures of our 2nd Investment Property (WOO HOO!)
We closed on it yesterday! It's a 2b/1b. It's a cute home I think. As you can see the kitchen was
gutted so we have to put new cabinets
and counters in. Also fridge/stove.
One thing we discovered today was the
cen...
Jimmy Hong
How to remove previous owner's 20 years of smoking smell?
Hello BP Nation,
We have a property in Gilbert, AZ purchase about a year ago. We are looking to sell but there is an ingrained smoking odor from previous owner's 20 years of smoking. Our agent could smell i...
Mike S.
Tips for an easier transition to a new tenant
Hello everyone -I'm still a newbie to being a landlord (first time transitioning from old tenant to new) so I'm hoping some experienced people can help with how to transition from old tenant -> vacancy -> new te...
Cynthia Oistad
Seeking low cost rehab ideas for 1980s four plex?
My agent and I spent some time touring an interesting 4-plex property today. It was well maintained by owner, had large units and was in relatively good shape. If we decide to move forward with offer/purchase, I wou...
Jenessa NeSmith
Kegerator in an Airbnb?
Has anyone put a kegerator in their Airbnb? Thinking that it may be a way to increase bookings and the price point...however am worried about potential liability issues with underage drinking, and also about the logis...