Loc R.
Should I update the kitchen?
So...the kitchen in one of my rentals really bothers me. It's really old and tired looking.
It's apparent that the cabinets have about 20 coats of paint on them. Some of the cabinet drawers don't slide/close nicely...
Dan D.
How to fix this window?
One of the panes (left side, middle) has a BB gun hole through it.How does fix this on this style window??Debating whether I should replace the whole window or not. Plannign for it to be a rental, but want to make it...
Mindy Jensen
What to do with a Mansard Roof?
I found a really ugly house today. Going for half the price per square foot of the rest of the houses in the area. Huge potential, but one of the limiting factors is the Mansard Roof.Have you ever purchased a house an...
Andrew Taylor
This Seems Like a Winner: What Say You, BP?
I'm closing in on my first REI deal, and I think I found myself a doozy.Sales price $2.6m20% DP = $520kClosing Costs = ~$39kLoan Amount = $2.119mGSI = $385,095Gross Income = $365,840Expenses = $140,778NOI = $225,062CA...
Justin Girod
Another 50% ratio/cashflow question
Hi everyone, I just discovered this site a few days ago and have been doing a lot of reading and have learned a LOT. My question is regarding the 50% rule - my understanding is that it is a fairly conservative ratio o...
Anthony Newbold
What is the cost of a Furnace These Days?
What is cost of a Furnace These Days?Just picked up a home. Am squaring up the floor joists in the crawl space. While doing so contractor notes the rusted thru duct-work, (made of tin back in those days.) - Fine, le...
Banis Boortian
How long does it take you to rent your property out?
What is recommended, hiring a real estate agent to find you a tenant or do it yourself? I know it depends on what market your at, but how long does it take you on average to rent your property out? And if you use a...
Casey Pozzanghera
Just getting started in real estate, Boise Idaho!
Hi BP Community! Super excited to get involved with this great group. I am living in Boise, Idaho and am interested in getting started with SFH or small MFH rentals. It is a sellers market in this area, and it seems t...
Adam Dassie
How much trouble am I in?
Hello, I am new to BP and have been reading posts for the past month.I am currently active duty military and set to be relocated in the spring. I bought a house here and some things didn't go as planned. The military ...
Kevin Fonda
Evict or not to evict. That’s the question.
Looking for peoples opinion on this. I’ve owned a duplex for a year now in Orange County NY which is about 65 miles North of NYC. I have both apartments rented to single individuals that both keep the place clean and...