John Ma
Licensed Contractors' civil responsibility and integrety
Hey guys, I hope someone who may have been around the block may be able to steer me in the right direction. This is my first time working with a sub-par contractor.I had a roof replaced recently (shingles and boards)...
Chris D.
Anyone want to join me for the bathroom remodeling workshop?
Hi BP'ers:I've been taking contractor/maintenance oriented classes through Fairfax County Adult Education. If you are a rehabber who is NOT a contractor or if you're somewhat new, these classes might be something to c...
Kalimah Jenkins
Flipping Colors -- Kitchens/Baths
Good Morning All,I'd love to hear about the colors rehabbers are using for kitchens/baths. I am doing my first kitchen gut. I have only had to do baths in the past and spruce up the kitchen. This time, the kitchen ...
Andrew Freed
What are your favorite paints for rentals?
In an effort to be as efficient as possible, I would like to start only using two types of paints for all of my units, one for common areas / bathrooms and the other for bedrooms. It'll just make maintenance so much e...
Michael Stutelberg
Laminate flooring and easy bathroom upgrades
What type of flooring (carpet vs laminate) do you install in bedrooms and living areas for new purchase to prepare for renters? What is your ideal way for improving the bathroom (vanities, toilet, paint)? Preference o...
Beth Collingz
Condotel Investments in the Philippines are Better
Condotel Investments: Not Always a Smart Idea in the United States !
Even with record room rates, owning your piece of the condo-hotel business in the United States might not be so profitable, experts are saying. Yet...
D.C. Sparrow
Homeowner Walking Away, Wants 5k to Deed the Property To Me?hort Sale
Hey Experts,
I signed a contract to do a short sale with a homeowner. However, now they won't sign authorization to release nor continue with the short sale. They want to walk away and will sign a warranty ...
Foley Ma
Tenant volunteering to upgrade/maintain house for a reduced rent
Hello BP,I'm a 1st time landlord. I am in the process of renting out my current SFH. I will be moving to my new house in a few days about 45 minutes away. I have in a fairly tight knit neighborhood, and one of the pre...
Travis Hintzel
3 bedroom 1 bathroom properties
Hello all,
I am looking to purchase a home in a college town and rent individual bedrooms to college students. I think that I can be profitable in doing this because I will be able to beat out all of the apa...
Glenn Gerth
What to do after you have the Inspection Report
I am getting back in to investing after buying 3 SFR in Washington 8 years ago. We are looking out of state with my son. We have made an offer on a 4 plex, built in 1900, in Wisconsin and just received the inspection ...