Hello - looking at a Bank owed 650 sq ft 2/1 in a C+ neighborhood.  I affectionately refer to this prospect as the Pee House as it reeks of pet urine.  The prior owner had small dogs and you know the rest of the story...

Hi,I'm currently thinking about purchasing my second property and I have my eye on an older house that is constructed from concrete block.  I guess the construction material doesn't matter, but the thing is that ALL o...

I am closing on a property in Denver this month that is completely rehabbed. It is a SFH with a basement mother-in-law unit. The top is a 3/1 and the bottom is a 2/1. I am planning to add in an additional bathroom on ...

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I have a standard white 5 ft tub surround that has been prepped and is now ready for tile. Can you give me advice/pictures of a simple tile design (a do-it yourselfer could install) that will appeal b...

Hello BP community,I'm looking to avoid having to replace a roof. It's probably about 20 years old, asphalt three tab shingle, black (gray now due to the wear and tear). No leaks, no damage from plywood on the undersi...

Looking for advice: Do any other property owners buy the construction materials for the contractor/handyman to save money?  Or is this not worth the hassle? 

As a property manager, you might encounter a common misunderstanding that landlords are exclusively accountable for lawn upkeep. While it is true that landlords have specific duties, the nuances of these responsibilit...

I have a question for you appraisers out there. I'm working on putting together a deal where I build a new single family home and sell it. Right now, it seems very cost effective and profitable to do this using a pre-...

I just remodeled one of my rentals (tore down to the studs everything new).  My new tenant has moved in and has  been in the house for about 6 months.  I have noticed the few times I have been called to the house to t...

I've often pondered the thought of intimately learning an industry, scooping up businesses, and building a small empire much like RE investors do. Dry cleaners, nail salons, etc. Sure there's less of them than SFRs or...