We bought a home on the Oregon Coast that was an active STR.  It hadn't had any updates in a long time, we are going through and picking them off one by one.  We've swapped out the old 40 gallon hot water tank (for a ...

UPDATE: 1/9/10, 10:30am -- The upgrade was a success! Please see my reply later in the thread for more info!

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I am looking to learn as many upgrade hacking ideas and best tips for rental property rehabs. I'm looking for quality, durability, and up to date but also affordable ideas for rental property upgrades. 

my tenant improved our garden before leaving. He is claiming me to pay him $3000 for yard upgrades!!Last year he was not maintaining yard, and it was in bad condition. All I had done was send him email to take care of...

So I've been busy looking at deals, talking with people about my real estate journey so far, am 100% open about it to everyone I meet, pretty much.Today, I had a conversation with a coworker."I want that one house tha...

Hello everyone!  I've been lurking on BP for a while now and reading the site without a username for even longer.  I'm still doing research and learning before jumping into RE investing so no experience to speak of be...

I'm looking to upgrade my house, like in the kitchen or bathroom. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot, but would like to increase the value. Where is the best place to start at? What kinds of things add the most valu...

Hello guys, wish all the best. I am an investor in Clearwater, Fl from NJ, one year ago, I purchased a property in Clearwater, I surprisingly found out there is a large garage in the backyard have existing plumbing an...

I'm putting together a table of common real estate rehab/update costs. I'm getting some valuable, relevant numbers because my mom is in the process of updating the big ticket items in her 25+ year old home nearby. I g...

I upgraded to BP Pro recently and got both J.Scott books! I have read the book on flipping houses and have looked through the book on estimating rehab costs. This is the best info I have found to date! Easy reads.....