Jason Harty
Contractor that wants out of the Construction game!
Hey everyone! My name is Jason Harty and I have been in residential construction for 17 years. I started my own company 6-1/2 years ago because my back was against the wall and its a skill that I possess. The past 2-1...
Jesse Rodriguez
First property complete but need to vent
Long story short. Househacking a duplex, did about 50% of renovations, and it was the most stressful time of my life. Being that this was my first deal, there were a lot of things I didn’t anticipate. My primary job i...
Brian Foy
Things to Include in you Lease
Good Morning BP Members,I am currently making my first lease for my rental property. I wanted to get some input on things to include in the lease and get everyone's thoughts on other things they might include as well....
Will Barnard
Choosing your contractors & estimating rehab costs
A very common question around BP Nation is how to choose contractors and where to find them. Moreover, so many newbie investors ask how to estimate the costs to repair the property to bring it to the highest market va...
Account Closed
Buy and hold or Flip!
Good morning BP!After tripping over this sight a few weeks ago I am happy to say I am placing my first bid on a property this morning! Granted I know I am a ways from acquisition but I want to be sure i know what my b...
Rob Cee
What should it cost me for new flooring?
For those out there that are very familiar with costs and do a lot of rehabs. What should it cost me labor + materials (everything out the door) to:
-New tile for a 289sf kitchen and laundry area?
-New...
Sean Salandy
Danger in Using Home Equity Line to Purchase Real Estate
I am planning to use my home equity line of credit that I received on my primary residence to put a down payment on a rental property. During the application process for the HELOC, I told the bank that I would be usin...
Austin Wood
Ohio tenant/landlord laws cigarette smoking damage
Tenants lease says nothing about smoking. She gave a deposit of $765 but smoked in the unit for 2 years. How much of that 765 can I charge her for cleaning up the unit? Need new blinds, paint carpet etc. located in Ohio
William S.
Anyone have rentals in Overland Park, KS area?
I got a couple of questions about this area. There seems to be a lot of supply. Is demand there? If not where in KC? Just curious, I only buy in A/B+ areas.What are the rents for SFH 3 bed, 2 baths?How long does it ta...
Shahriar K.
Canadian, bought first property in US
This is a few month late but I think its time I share my success story here. Although not my first rental property I have purchased( I have purchased 2 other in BC Canada before), but it is the first property that I p...