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I spent $13,788 renovating this 1-bedroom apartmentHere's the breakdown 👇 - Kitchen faucet: $99- Thermostat: $60- Bathroom hardware: $34- Toilet: $94- SS stove: $500- SS microwave: $200- SS fridge: $781- SS dishwasher...
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I see websites that show the roi is less than 100% for renovations and don't understand why people renovate besides to live in a nicer house. Â I would think theres a financial gain to be had but what I read says othe...
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I read a recent article by one of the very best Economist in the Real Estate Business that anticipated growth of 4 to 5 percent occurred in the second quarter. GDP will exceed 3% for the first time since 2005 and unem...
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Hi everyone!After years of saving and the last few months of looking at different properties to purchase, I have amazingly had my first offer accepted on a deceased, 1 bedroom apartment estate. This is my first step i...
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You just got a motivated seller on the phone... He invites you to come down and make him an offer.
You drive up check out the place and inspect it for a potential money maker.
What are you looking for to ...
i'm getting ready to update a bathroom that has a double sink. Â i wondering if it's a bad idea to change it to a single sink. Â i'm planning on keeping the existing cabinet the sinks sit on but am having a hard time fi...
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Hey BiggerPockets, I'm wondering if I can get some tips for starting out in Utah? My wife and I have saved up a down payment (between 3.5% - 10% depending on the property value, which means we'd probably need to go wi...
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Good evening. Seeking experienced opinions on the pros and cons of my investment strategy. My 1st property I plan to buy and rehab all cash then rent it. once that's done I plan to take out a home equity loan on the p...
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When doing a kitchen renovation would you recommend buying the kitchen cabinets yourself or having the contractor do it? Â If you have the contractor do it then it seems like you are signing up a contractor, they order...
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I’ve been researching options to add laundry to my unit (there is none now, but I’m doing a kitchen renovation and adding it). I was hoping for it to be paid laundry (since I pay utilities), after reading some horrors...