We are currently closing on a townhouse in Northwest Indiana, and we are trying to figure out where to invest most of our money to be able to get the highest rate of return when refinancing. Do we start with the kitch...

I have a 3100 sq ft, 4-BR, 2.5 BA STR in Anchorage, AK. The home isn’t renting as well as I’d like and I’m looking to make it more competitive. The max capacity is 12 and my average party size over the last 5 years is...

Hello everyone!Just curious as to the perception of white, black, and stainless steel appliances in rentals.  The area is middle class blue collar.  Probably paycheck to paycheck if single or doing slightly better... ...

This morning I came upon an article about a company that is using a giant 3d printer to print small homes for only $5000 cost.  Should I be concerned about this technology eventually driving down the value of my inves...

Hi BP, any experienced flippers out there that can help me find out what's the best way to learn Rehab estimates? I did buy the book by J. Scott and I'm looking at as many houses as I can but is there anything I'm mis...

Morning BP!!!

I posted this another part of the forum, but I thought it’d be more appropriate here.

Today I’m closing on my first duplex! Right now both units are vacant. The plan is to renovate unit one and get it...

How old of a house is good to buy as a rental property? From your experiences how old is too old to not have excessive repairs or other problems?  What property ages have worked well for you?I am asking as someone in...

Does anyone texture the drywall in their rentals with knockdown or orange peel? I've noticed in some middle to lower end apartment complexes they do this. I'm assuming it is to hide nail holes, dents, etc. I'm current...

In my area (New England), the majority of houses, (multi families in particular) are over 100 years old. If I am planning on buying and holding long term, what are some of the pitfalls of buying these extremely old ho...

Just pulled off some paneling on a rehab job and behind it was a thin layer of plaster. Then, 1/2 inch Cement backer board. THEN drywall.... So from outside in, it's vinyl siding, weatherproof wrap, sheathing, studs, ...