Chris Seveney
Contractor Quote Dispute & How I am Handling It
So I have a 4 unit that is under agreement to sell and the inspection report came back with some electrical issues that needed to be addressed. Electrical contractor quotes me $5k but noted he could do it on T&M a...
Kyle Smith
Fireplaces for new STR construction
I’m currently building my luxury STR in Gatlinburg and was curious about fireplaces. I really want a nice one but it appears most are installing very basic, much cheaper gas fireplaces because of ease of use and the ...
Joseph Schommer
Marijuana grow in SF rental garage
I mean... You read the title... That's what brought you here. I can't help but to laugh. I was aware that my tenant had 1 plant and a medical marijuana card, which I was 100% OK with. She's a single mom with 2 kids...
Jack Barkow
Which kind of Property Insurance Coverage is the Norm?
Hello BP. I'm just starting out and closing on a rental 4-plex soon. I'm currently weighing the different property insurance options and there is a huge difference in costs/coverage between insurers. The background...
Tony Nguyen
What should I do with this fireplace?
hey guys,
I'm under contract w/ this house and know exactly what I'm going to do with every room already to flip it, but this fireplace is giving me an issue. What do I do with it? i was debating of just removing the...
Charles S.
Fireplace: Yay or Nay?
Hey I’m interested in purchasing a property with a fireplace.I’d love to hear anyone’s experience with having a fireplace in a rental. Horror stories are welcome. Just trying to see what I may or may not be getting ...
Engelo Rumora
Foreigners In The US?
G'Day everyone,It's your favorite Aussie here lolI've been living in the US for 5+ years now and there is one thing that hasn't stopped happening.And that is regular folks always trying to screw me on price because of...
Marvin Meng
What countertop do you recommend for a 4-br sfr?
Hi, I'm rehabbing a 4 BR 3 bath sfr that needs new kitchen countertops. I'm tying to determine which countertops will have good durability and also appeal to renters. Suggestions?Thank you!
Fred W Johnson
Paying off mortgage early with balloon payment on end
Details on my mortgage - Interest bearing Principle $197,000Deferred Principle $95,440Interest rate 4.7%20 year loan with 18 years left.I wanted to pay $7,000 extra a month for the Deferred Principle but the lender c...
William Burns
Detroit Housing Commission Section 8 System
Hi BP Community,
Has anyone here had experience investing in Detroit with Section 8 tenants? Is the program really as problematic as it’s been portrayed? Any insights from your experience, whether positive or negativ...