Kadejah Johnson
Should I back out from this investment property?
Hi, I'm looking to close on a 4-unit for roughly 200k in a college town. 3 units are rented and I was able to talk to the tenants to see if they have any issues with their unit. A tenant from one of the bottom units i...
Derek Carroll
Flips in the winter
How does everyone handle flips in the winter in cold weather areas?
Specifically I'm starting one where many of my contractors want to wait for warmer weather for some of the exterior painting and staining. I'm hopin...
Sarah Buchanan
Charge tenant to replace carpet/what qualifies as "normal wear"?
How does one determine what qualifies as "normal wear and tear" with regard to carpet? I had a tenant just move out after a 12 month lease and, while the carpets (in bedrooms) were not brand new and had a couple of s...
Account Closed
Design help needed, 100+ year old "Edwardian" in SF
You guys were a big help advising me to go with quartz vs. granite on our last flip (BIG thanks for that!) so here's the next "issue" in front of us:We just closed on a very old house and inside there is gobs of origi...
Ludmila M.
Crack in slab and leak along fireplace (photos) - how bad?
In your opinion, how bad and expensive are these two problems:1. Crack in a slab foundation.2. Water leak behind the wall that surrounds fireplace. Water stains are visible along this wall from the ceiling (two-story ...
Cody Malone
tenant proof to break or not to break
What are your tenants the hardest on? Does anyone have a % that has been calculated as the amount of cap ex cost over a period of time?
Joseph Sangimino
What kind of floor do I put in?
I'm working on a golf course clubhouse/restaurant/bar that needs some basic remodeling and a new, fresh look. Its a unique (but nice) setup, with a circular bar in the middle surrounded by tables, seating, dance floor...
Gabe G.
insurance question on rentals, recent cancelled policy.
Don't know if I can mention the company. But on my most recent acquisition which I closed on 2 weeks ago. I got of course insurance on the property. The insurance has been paid, late last week, I get a cancellation...
Xuming Yu
Tenants send in request after signing Contract
Hi BP community,The property is located in Northern California, specifically in the Bay Area. The tenant signed the lease with the property management company about a week ago. Today, the property management company c...
Chad U.
Design Advice on a Rehab
Hi BP Community,Looking for some opinions and advice on one of my current rehabs. This property is in a higher end Florida community, or at least the home prices are $75K to $100K above the average therefore properti...