i am having some 80 year old oak floors refinished this week on a rental that i own.  i want to go with a lighter color.  has anyone ever went without using stain, and just kept the natural color.  of course, i am goi...

I just got a tank sweep done by a reputable company here in NJ. They scanned the sidewalk, backyard, and checked the basement and outside around the house for signs of oil piping. Nothing was found. This house was bui...

Hi BP Team - hope everyone had a great holiday :)Doing my yearly lease update for my current tenant in Bergen County NJ and wanted to get someone's take on adding additional jargon pertaining to "house maintenance". I...

I am moving my wholesaling to Dallas, I am from Ca and having little luck. I was told by a few people from BP that out of state may be the way to go. Do you guys have suggestions on how to get a walk through done and ...

I know costs vary widely.  I'd like to hear some guesses or first-hand accounts of how much it costs to install HVAC and ductwork in a house that currently only has radiator heat.  This one in particular is about 1,40...

My wife and I have 3 kids and we starting to make the shift into real estate investing. We have started considering doing a live in flip. As far as renovation, I am capable of handling most things myself and hiring so...

Does anyone own property in Illinois? Chicago specifically? We are buying our first rental there and wondering if there are any fees I need to be aware of on an ongoing basis above and beyond property management/prope...

Lockheed Martin CEO told Trump they plan to hire 1,800 new employees in Ft Worth Texas.  Note to self...invest more in Ft Worth real estate!! :-)

I haven't done a security deposit return for years, so I tried this one on a new to me spreadsheet. The main problem was dog odor. Do my deductions seem reasonable, in line with currently higher labor rates?1328 Illin...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $106,000

Cash invested: $5,000

In need of moderate repair and submetering, on minor foundational issue. Outs...