Steven Westlake
Rehab tip of the day
Let’s start a list of issues with the property it self and how we fixed them:1. Painted over wall paper - used a belt sander with 60 grit, then a skim coat mud, then normal paint prep.2. Not enough matching doors - re...
Lindsey Ambrose
Hotel/ Motel Investment
Hello! My business partner and I are considering investing in a 24 room inn/motel that is for sale in our area - this is our first property outside of apartment buildings, so I am hoping to find someone with expertise...
Rob K.
Menards
A Menards just opened in my area. I've heard about this store for years, but never had the chance to go inside one. They've been mailing out flyers like crazy and seem to have good deals on stuff. I currently buy most...
Stephanie Grady
Struggling to rent first SFH
Hello BP peeps!My husband and I closed on our first SFH in a B+ neighborhood at the end of June. After a couple of weekends of hard work to get it where we wanted, we listed the property on Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads, C...
Account Closed
Your own homes improvement outline.
Pretty much a quick punch out scenario, which may help give you an idea or two. Hope it helps! Dan :idea:
Your Own Homes Improvement Outline
(One for the Ladies)
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Kristann Montague
New Landlord -- Repair Headaches Already
Hi all,
Forgive me but this is a rant. I'm a newbie RE Investor; I just closed on my first rental property (2 bed, 1 bath SFH) on 9/26. I was very fortunate to get a renter lined up before closing, and she moved in...
Nick Rutkowski
Estimate from Contractors
Hey BP,How much do you budget when getting an estimate from a contractor? Once again, I’m in a situation where I’m spending more money on my contractor who is over his estimate. (Shocking, not.) I’m sick of being hose...
Brittney Donathan
Disaster With First Investment Property
Hi everyone, So my husband and I just bought our first buy and hold rental. Everything was going great. We waited to get good tenants (about a month of going through applications) and the tenants we chose just moved i...
Kyle Doney
Buying a home that has been unoccupied for years
What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...
Alejandro Diaz
Tenant Wants Reduced Rent
I have a tenant that has been leasing a $2600/mo home for the past 3 years. Excellent, pays on time, takes care of property. His lease in on a month to month term. He recently lost his job and wants to stay in the hom...