Hello,My husband and I are about to close on our first flip in NC. We have all of our contractors and work lined up to start when we close March 4th. We are a little hung up on the kitchen. The home was built in the 7...

I was reading an older thread and Will and others suggested granite countertops for rentals and flips. I'm going to be putting in a new kitchen and am considering what to put in for a personal residence. The propert...

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I just purchased a property that needs some rehab in a good area where they have hardwood floors in alot of the properties.  I am planning to rent it out and was trying to decide on whether to install...

Just wanted to share a little bit about one of my current projects. I'm finishing up remodeling one of my rentals which was rented out for 5 years and now I'm getting ready to sell it. I usually replace vanities but i...

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I am nearing completion of renovations on my first rental property in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. The home is a bilevel and the first floor has a near perfect cement floor. I've been looking int...

I’m seeking advice on what to do about a mistake that my contractor made on a remodel that I’m managing from afar.

I explained that I wanted subway tile backsplash in the kitchen. The contractor sends me pictures of...

I recently closed on a duplex (2BR, 1BA, 1152 sq. ft. each) that needs some work done in each of the bathrooms. Similar to what David has, the bathrooms have windows in the shower/tub surround. Has anyone found a good...

Need some advice on what to do or not do with the new property I bought for rental.1) Kitchen area has knotty pine in great shape. I’m getting conflicting advice from friends - some say it is mid-century retro cool, o...

I saw a other "discussion" between two old timers on BP and it got me thinking.....When some of us do renovations, we put in the toughest most durable products we can find, expecting they will stand up to the tenants....

Out of curiosity, does anyone know why pink and green bathrooms were so common in older homes? Was it a matter of popular style back then, was there some sort of money saving component? I would like to know if anyone ...