Steve Hodgdon
$14,000 for a deck in SF Bay Area
I just paid $12k for a 12x10 redwood deck. No pergola, no steps or railings. Yes they took down old 14x14 deck and pergola, and hauled away the hot tub (for an extra $1800). No stain. That was an extra $2600. I've bee...
Jeff Hunt
Diary of a first time flipper
It's like getting a drink of water through a fire hose! So little time so much to learn. Offer accepted and due to close within the next week. The numbers I am estimating are as follows:
ARV (last week had ...
Account Closed
Do walkthrough on my own first, or bring along a general contractor
I recently found a few properties I'm interested in. From the outside, they look pretty run down. I have no clue what the interiors look like yet. Based on the price and exterior, I'm pretty sure it's going to need...
Christopher Dunson
Renovation with Tenants
Hello BP members and professionals. I am closing on my first 2 4 plex's at the same time in 5 days or so, and am trying to figure out a game plan for the properties. I'm pretty much doing the BRRRR strategy with these...
Sada Rafi
What to use the Deposit for?
I have tenants leaving in a couple of days. They cleaned up the place really good and I see no damages except for a few nail holes on walls which they filled and patched, but needs paint now. I have the paint but not ...
Mark Garza
Being sued by tenants in Texas
Hello,Me and my wife own a condo in Texas. Our tenants moved out on May 31st, and left the place in bad condition. Dirty floors, dirty stove, etc. Before moving in last July, we asked them for a $900 deposit.We agreed...
Joe Splitrock
Best Hack or Right Tools For the Job
I have learned that having the right tools can not only save you time, but you can do things you thought were impossible. When I say tools, I am broadly including processes, chemicals, machines, etc. What are some gam...
Nathan Gesner
How dirty will you let your Tenant be?
We all have different cleaning standards, but some people are just filthy! Below are images from an actual apartment that's been occupied by the same tenant for almost 30 years. He pays 15% below market rate but has n...
Jacob R. Crosby
How to prove tenants is smoking in unit legally
Hello everyone!I recently bought a duplex with tenants living in it. On one of the side the tenants was smoking inside and had been for 4 years. When we did there lease we talked to them about how they will not be abl...
Jennifer H.
CRAP! 1st investment, 1st rain, window sill pooling water!!
I just closed on my VERY FIRST investment property last week and got painters in there quickly to repaint the walls and trim. Today was the first big rain we had since we closed on the property and I noticed one o...