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Hi everyone! I'm Kate and I'm honored to be part of your community. BP inspired me to start investing in RE in 2017. Since that time, me and my husband bought our first live-in-flip. We've finished all the work inside...
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Replacing damaged ceiling drywall do you replace all drywall on ceiling or replace the small area that is damage ??
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Closing date set for our first apartment building. Trying to plan ahead and think painting will make the building pop, create curb appeal, and a desire to live. Has anyone had any experience with this process? Rough c...
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Rookie Mistake, when the quote says prime and paint all walls does that include base boards and trim on doors?
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Just found out the wood balcony railings on our fourplex in Northern CA need to be replaced. The pickets and guardrails are an interior composite MDF instead of outdoor treated wood (previous owner installed them). Wi...
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Attention: there is a product that, in my tests, appears to extend the life of items that will have liquid splashed on them. I make nothing from it so this is only my experience.In my rentals, I have begun to spray th...
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Looking at a property today that for the first time I may consider purchasing myself. The property has vinyl flooring that is a few years old vinyl in the appearance of hard wood and vinyl in the appearance of tile...
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One of the apartments I have has a textured ceiling (it was there
when I bought it). The long time tenants who are moving were heaving
smokers. I read in another post advice that said clean with TSP and
then pain...
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Hello BP!I bought a beautiful rental with traditional hardwoods throughout. There is carpet in the living, dining, and a hallway but not in the 2 bedrooms where there are hardwood floors. (could be refinished) I do...
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I am in the process of purchasing a rehab that has been smoked in for the past 20 years. What are some of the most effective ways of removing the smell to achieve showroom quality short of tearing out every piece of d...