Karen Margrave
FIREPLACE & TV ON THE SAME WALL ??
Have any of you installed a gas fireplace and had a tv on the same wall above it? I see it done on Houzz, and in magazines all the time, however; how practical is it? Is the TV too high? Is there too much heat off th...
Adam Batcheller
Tenant wants to install ceiling fans
My tenant wants to put ceiling fans in the unit he is renting from me. He said, he would buy the fans and his brother, who is an electrician, would do the wiring and install the fans for free. There is no ceiling lig...
Mindy Jensen
What does YOUR lease say about modifications to the property?
In a trending post, a member's tenant is asking to install ceiling fans in the property. He claims his brother is an electrician, that they will purchase the fans, and the brother will install them for free. (https://...
Jerry LoCoco
1930's Single Family Renovation/Due Diligence
I'm looking at a single family home built in the 1930s that will require a significant rehab (HVAC, Plumbing, Electric, framing, drywall, new kitchen, new bathrooms etc). The listing is off the MLS and closing wil...
Thomas Key
Ways to add value to your home
I am currently house hacking and renting by the room and I am looking for ways to add value to the home. I've done things like upgrade electrical amp but was wondering does small ticket items like adding ceiling fans ...
Rogers Smith
Spec House Picture Diary
On one of my recent specs I thought it would be fun to document the project with pics. So I will share here the pictures and documents for anyone who may be considering specs, or is simply interested in following the ...
Lisa Forde
which one would you choose
Hi, I checkout two one bedroom with same price.
1) Next to the mall ( with Costco and others supermarkets and fast food restaurants, with door man) but about 700 sq.
2) about 5 block away from the mall described abo...
Rich Hupper
Lead and Asbestos Demo Question
Hey BPI have a potential project where a full gut will be required. Does the lead paint and asbestos abatement need to be handled before getting a demo permit? I heard something about a hazardous waste survey but not ...
Jen R.
Munroe Falls, Oh Single Family Rehab to Rent - under contract!
So, a little bit of background...my husband and I have owned rental properties and have completed a couple of flips in the past, but we had a big move a few years ago (and had a couple of kids), and are just now getti...
Steven J.
House flipping time needed?
I'm starting to research rehabbing more and I'd like to understand the process a bit more in depth. I feel I have a decent understanding of how to run the numbers (you get better with it through experience) and I und...