Johann Jells
Classic or trendy finishes in reno of older units?
Reading a thread about finishes in new or reno sale properties had me wondering if my approach is fuddy duddy. In my century old buildings I try to go classic and timeless, give the renters what they expect in the pla...
Brice Hall
Most cost effective approach for low income rental properties!
Hoping to start another conversation about how everyone approaches low income rental properties, when it comes to material selection, and what you put where :) From you experience, what has been the most cost effectiv...
Colleen F.
Paint job from professional vendor gone wrong. what to do? color doesn't match.
I had a paint job done on a property by a professional vendor I used before with an excellent reputation. I was not onsite when they painted and it isn't right. What would you do? . This is a historic building where ...
Jeremy Mattson
Front Door - Paint or Replace
Pretty simple questions here... Should I paint my existing front door? Or would you recommend replacing the entire front door? This is for a duplex that I am house hacking/renovating. Current front door is a steel 6 ...
Nazz Wang
What Color Are Your Rentals?
Hi BP Family,I want to ask what your favorite wall paint color and finish (flat, satin, etc.) are for your rentals. Or if you have a bad color or brand that failed miserably, please do tell.I have always painted my pr...
Satya Nagarajan
To Rehab or Not To Rehab?
Hey everyone,Let me preface this by saying that I'm brand new to real estate investing. I haven't done any deals yet, and am in the process of raising money to invest in real estate in the next couple of years. I'm le...
Jasson Steffan
My first primary home purchase
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment.
Purchase price: $210,000
Cash invested: $15,000
Sale price: $335,000
Used FHA to purchase a primary residence in 2011 and made some pers...
Jake Cowley
Tenant Requesting to Paint Unit?
A tenant asked me if she could paint the kitchen/bedroom in her unit. She's a good tenant who takes care of the property. Nothing in lease about this, what are pros & cons?For those of you who have allowed tenan...
David Nacco
Dumb Question... How Should I Dress?
So I may be over thinking this or maybe this actually does matter as much as I think it does, but I am in the process of getting my real estate salesperson license. I’m on track to be licensed next month and I’m curio...
Kristen Buckley
Painting kitchen cabinets
I just found you guys, what a great community!I've been running a successful cabinet painting business in Raleigh, NC for the past 5 years or so and have seen varied advice and suggestions about how, when and when not...