I am looking to purchase a steel building that has 6 bay units.  Each unit has an overhead door (12 feet high?) and separate entry doorway.  Each bay is about 32W x 50L and my guess is the ceiling height is between 14...

When it comes to painting on your new construction, which do you think works best?1.  Spray before installing flooring, cabinets, etc. 2. Install flooring and cabinets, cover and then paint.We've done both ways, but I...

Hey peeps,Got one property closing soon, and I am eager to find contractors to do a cosmetic rehab on it.I want to get a few of them bid for the same work, and choose the ones that make the most sense.I was originally...

What colors, types, and brands of paint do you use in your rentals? I am looking for something that I can use on all of my property. Thanks for the info.

One of my properties has a brick patio with treated wood guard rails.  The red brick color and the treated wood don't make a really nice color combination, and I'm thinking about painting the wood.  Now, I have certai...

Hi BP friends,I'm working on updating a new rental property with new paint, carpets, etc. I'm also considering updating the countertops as they are extremely outdated - I'll just say a very strong blue color. Has anyo...

I'll describe my situation as opposed to asking a question, and please chime in:To start, I work my W2 as a Quality Control Analytical chemist.  My attention to detail, while sometime lacking in the chemistry setting,...

We just bought a property - actually, closing on it tomorrow. It's bank owned and has some issues. Former owners did some changes to the front porch and siding. They removed part of the white vinyl and replaced it ...

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I am new to Bigger Pockets. My husband and I placed a contract on a short sale (investment property) in August expecting it to take at least 6 months, but the process moved quicker than expected and we are c...

Hi! I’m new to being a landlord. I purchased a duplex with an existing tenant. That tenant is requesting a number of things that I am trying to determine if they are my duty as landlord to address immediately or if th...