Jun Wang
AC broken down on first day... is it always like this ?
My tenant is moving in today and I got an email from my PM that the AC is not working....Is this my bad luck or is it always like this on a rental ? The unit is about 5 years old and it was working great when I stay f...
Greg Pond
What are top upgrades for buy-and-hold rental property?
Curious to hear what the BP community thinks about some of the top upgrades for buy-and-hold rental property. We own a property management and real estate brokerage firm in Denver, Colorado that serves real estate inv...
Ken N.
How much carpeting is ideal for rental properties?
Hello BP community, I wonder how many of you decide to put carpeting down the hall ways to the bed rooms for rental property? I have read that ceramic tile is the most durable option, It can last up to 75 years. Meanw...
Chris Heeren
Storm Windows on old house with no insulation
I recently purchased an old Victorian house that has no wall insulation and single pane glass. I'm replacing all the old windows in the house with new double pane vinyl windows. I'm curious if anyone recommends add...
Edgar Vigil
Is this property with it?? My first deal!
Hello everyone. So i have got my offer accepted on my first investment property! I did the home inspection and..... Many issues came up which follow:-entire basement supports needs repairs/replacement. By that i mean ...
Jeff Workman
Grout cracks, fix, fill, or re-grout?
Hello all, I'm in the process of trying to fix up my house to get it ready to rent. I'm looking at my kitchen/entryway flooring and and would appreciate some opinions/suggestions on how to approach fixing up my grout ...
Hannah Diment
Thoughts on Hundred Year Older Multi Units?
Hello, I am a new investor in the Minneapolis area, and I am starting to look at properties-- I'm finding most if not all of the multi unit properties I'm going to see are 100+ years old... wow! While they have underg...
Jake Mercer
Do's & Don'ts! Rental Arbitrage as a strategy to get started in RE with today's rates
The Do's and Don'ts of Rental Arbitrage and why I think it is one of the best strategies RIGHT NOW for those getting into real estate for the first time, especially with today's rates and market. I used Rental Arbitra...
Sterling Fields
Cold Calling Off Market Absentee Owners
Hello all, I have read many discussions on cold calling/direct mailing absentee owners. Before I begin this process however, I am interested to know how things progress if you actually get someone who is willing to en...
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Laminate Flooring
I'm thinking of putting in laminate flooring throughout a house I just bought. Currently it has carpet. I have roughly 900 sq ft to do.
My main question is: How hard is this to put in yourself? It's advertised as ea...