Garrett Ott
Prioritizing Rehabs in Chicagoland
Good morning!
I’m closing on my first small MF property this week or so! While I’m very excited to finally get started investing after searching for months, I still could use some guidance. My hope is someone can he...
CJ M.
Keep chimney/fireplace or not? Have to decide today
Hey everyone,I have to make a decision today on a rental property I'm working on. There is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room (not sure if chimney is clean/clear). Anyway, the stack coming out of the roof if ...
Nhi Nguyen
New rebuild in San Jose
Greetings my fellow BPers.Inspired by all the cool diaries here, I'm gonna try starting my own. This flip actually started a while back in late 2013, but I just joined BP. So I have to do some of the catch up.- Firs...
Taylor K.
To persue or to run?
Hi guys, I have been looking at this deal. Its a duplex, listed for 48k. Combined rents for 1300. Owner paying water,sewage, and garbage. Taxes are 800 a year. C+/B- AreaThe numbers sound great, but I walked through t...
Colin L.
Rehab costs in upstate NY
Hello, I am putting in an offer on a home in upstate NY (I am originally from the area), but I'm unfamiliar w/ rehab costs. Any rehabbers in the area care to share their experiences? The property in question is an...
Kaydn Jensen
Advice on Saving For Expenses in Buy and Holds
Hey BP, I had a question on saving for expenses. I understand from the podcast and reading how important it is to account and save for Vacancy, Repairs, and CapEx Expenditures in Buy and Hold Rentals. The BP calculato...
Aditya Maini
Help with first deal: House hacking townhome
Hi everyone,I saw my first 4 properties yesterday and I liked the following townhome the best. I don’t want to jump the gun on a property. Is this property worth it? It’s in the northern Virginia area. It’s a 3 bed/2 ...
Dzmitry Zakharau
To cornice or not to cornice?
So I'm about to start rehabbing this house, and in my opinion adding a cornice all around would make the house not look as boxy and add character for little money. Maybe even add siding. My contractor is trying to tal...
Clay Collins
Renovating to Add Value
When renovating a property to add value, what do you see adds the most value? Redoing the kitchen, bathrooms, upgrades (HVAC, roof, plumbing), landscaping etc..
Nader Hachem
Things to look for when first checking out a rental property
What kind of things do you guys look for when first checking out a rental property, aside from the obvious roof, windows, furnace, big ticket items. Are there things that you specifically like to check out when going ...