Josh Engen
Add 2nd water line duplex cost?
Hello fellow BP members!I am a part owner of a duplex in Olympia, Washington and we invest in the Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia areas. There is currently only one main water line and we are considering adding a 2nd mete...
Sonam Gill
Enhancing curb appeal for an ugly building
I recently picked up a 4-unit block construction building in Columbus, OH and wanted opinions on increasing the curb appeal without breaking the bank (photo of ugly building below). Two ideas I had: - Designate an ar...
Amanda Van Pelt
No separate meter or main breaker in duplex
hi there, I am currently a tenant and am concerned about my units safety. My unit does not have its own meter and has a breaker box with most of the outlets and lights within my unit, but no access to the main breaker...
Ryan Sanders
Bet you've never had this question before!
I'm sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I couldn't find a category that fits so I figured I would post in the most popular one.I have a property under contract that I want to use as a rental. My initial projections s...
Leon Chappell
Lipstick on a pig phrase
Hey. I have heard the term lipstick on a pig a lot since I have got into real estate. What actually constitutes lipstick on a pig over a real rehab? Is putting lipstick on a pig something like just replacing carpet an...
Emily Sulliban
My Kitchen.. Need Cheap Ideas!
My kitchen is ugly, dark, and outdated. So is the rest of my house sort of.. with the exception of the dark part. The kitchen is the worst though... wood paneling, ugly colored door and window frame paint, some 70s-st...
Leland S.
Analyze a flip opportunity outside Phoenix
Looking at a JV with a partner I met here on the forums. He appears to have a connection to someone who purchased a home in Gila Bend, likely a wholesaler, although the house was purchased in March so seems odd it's s...
Karen Margrave
Drywall - Replace or no?
We're doing a rehab on a house in Sunriver, Oregon. It was built in the 70's. How do you determine if drywall/sheetrock should be replaced or is it possible to lightly sand and do new texture?
Walter Lee Bandy Jr
What color do paint your rentals?
Hello Bigger Pockets!I have a three bedroom two bath rental property that is 1147 sq ft and located in Sherwood Arkansas and was built in 1983.What color should I paint the interior? It has original hardwood floors an...
Will Mitchell
MLS offers
Hi. My question is this. My money is low, I don't have money for marketing yet (direct mail campaigns), so I am cruising the properties that are listed. I know deals can be done by putting lots of offers in with the h...