Jeff Lee
DIY Drywall Texture Question
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OIBgwOJAkB4aiK2o...The link goes to a handful of photos of my bathroom. My goal is to use apply texture using joint compound, then use a paint+primer to finish.The question is, what d...
James Carollo
How well have LUXURY VINYL PLANKS held up?
We have installed a whole lot of it to replace carpet. Many of the brands say it’s easy to replace a section rather than the whole floor. I haven’t seen many after a year or so and am wondering if the product stands u...
David Lamb
What am I responsible to compensate tenants who just moved in?
Hello- I am new to landlording. I have tenants who just moved into my condo and are requesting compensation for: (1) repainting (I had to repaint a wall in a different color than they originally saw when I took down...
Jeremy Gengenbach
Can I fix ugly painted exterior brick?
I found a house that will make a perfect BRRRR. The problem that I have is the exterior brick which is painted white (with bright red trim). Every other house in the neighborhood is traditional brick and I am afraid t...
Joy D.
Garage Conversion to Living Space
Hi there!I'm contemplating adding a bedroom with a bathroom into my single-car garage space... nothing major, just a simple space conversion. Has ANYBODY gone through the permits process and done this? The costs from ...
Greg S.
Concerns about rehabbing a flood damaged house?
Hello everyone. I am a beginning real estate investor from NJ and am currently mailing to probates and out of state owners. The area I live in was pretty heavily hit by Hurricane Sandy. I'm about 5 miles from Seasi...
Andrew Semler
What are the five best skills to focus on for a newbie
There is obviously a lot to learn and master in real estate investing. I was wondering from yall's past experience, what would you say the top 5 skills/habits were that made for your greatest advances early on? To say...
Raymond Hill
Knob and Tube Wiring on 3 Unit Properties
Hello BP Family,
I just got a home inspection for a 3 family property and found a few items that I want your advice on a property I just had a home inspection on in Woonsocket, RI.
1.) The seller was told that there...
Brook W.
Foundation Problems 101 -- Buying a Place With a Foundation Problem
I want to hear your most basic thoughts about buying properties with visible foundation problems. I understand there can be a huge spectrum of problems with consequences varying from "can't play a fair game of marb...
Elizabeth L.
Finishing and legalizing a basement
Has anyone been successful at finishing a basement and turning it into a legal or illegal apartment to rent out as extra income?