Peter Dunne
The importance of building a long-term network
Hi All,I have been been methodically building my way towards launching my investment strategy and continue to find that my most productive time is spent building strong relationships in the area. However, in many of m...
Matthew Cassidy
Creating a Asphalt Parking lot from Scratch
Hey BP,
I'm in the process of acquiring a 6 unit complex in the midwest. The building sits behind an alley where it is common to add parking from the alley to the back. There is a backyard to the property that we w...
Kenneth Jenkins
Maintenance Expectations in Metro Detroit
This is just a brief post to give some insight into the local maintenance costs in the Metro Detroit area. Maintenance costs are a huge factor in the profitability, or not of any investment property. A little backgr...
Aaron Z.
Deepening a very shallow crawl space?
Does anyone have good or bad experience deepening a crawl space that is so shallow that it doesn't allow for full access to the crawl space and floor joists for inspection?
I have had some termite trouble so this i...
Dzmitry Zakharau
To cornice or not to cornice?
So I'm about to start rehabbing this house, and in my opinion adding a cornice all around would make the house not look as boxy and add character for little money. Maybe even add siding. My contractor is trying to tal...
Pandu Chimata
Master Bathroom- Shower - bench or no bench
We are working on a flip that is expected to have more than $700K value and we are discussing the value of having bench in the shower. This shower is going to be in the master bathroom. There is no tub in this master ...
Samantha M.
Demo Storage Shed in the Back
We are looking at a house we might be putting an offer in on. The problem is there is a storage shed in the back that will definitely need to destroyed. What would you budget to demo a standard storage shed + haul off...
Jeff Lee
Leveling Bedroom Floor (many high spots)
I plan on using vinyl for my bedroom floors. Problem is, when we removed the old wood flooring (square blocks), there is leftover adhesive (cement?) on about 25% of the room. What is the most effective method in flatt...
Sheryl Sitman
Seasoned Investor adding my 2 cents
I totally relate to so many of your comments - been through all of the confusion, fears and analysis paralysis. 15 years after acquiring my first property, I am still learning. It is never ending - for every investor...
Tim Kaminski
Concrete Yard! Ideas?
Hello,Did a quick search and didn't see anything like this similar so here we are.I am currently under contract to purchase my first Duplex in Mid February. Its a corner lot with both a shed and a carport. The quest...