Justin R.
Determining whether a contractor is "investor friendly"
I've been working with a contractor on my first couple projects - I got very lucky and happened to find someone who's skilled at the rehab game. I've got a second concurrent project just about ready to go, though, so...
Eric Armstrong
Would you make a 4 bd a 3 bd?
What would you do?? Rehabbing a home that is 4 bd 3 ba 1250 sq ft ranch home. Home has finished basement w/out egress that would add about 1000 sq ft living space and additional bedroom but only 1/2 can be counted. Ma...
Luis Gonzalez
Steps on rehabbing a property
So I tried searching on BP but I can't seem to find this information. I am curious to know on what are your steps when rehabbing a property. Like what do you take care first. Do you start doing the kitchen or bathroom...
Dan Earl
LVP, Laminate and Carpet all toxic? Do you consider this at all?
Hello folks!!!I need to replace the old worn carpet in my home and have been looking at installing new carpet on 2nd floor and also maybe Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) or Laminate for the first floor (living room, bedrooms...
Bob McIntosh
Rehab Work Timing
I want to solicit everyone's opinions on the timing of various aspects during a rehab. While there are some obvious efficiencies to be gained by having certain activities going on at the same time I would like to hea...
Marcos Torres
Contractor Nightmare - New Jersey
Hello All,I need some advice or guidance. I’m currently on the process of a rehab on a duplex. I hired a contractor who told me he would be able to finish the job in 2 months. I awarded him the $57,000 contract and wo...
Ken Fricke
My seconded attempt at a flip
I purchased a sfr 3810 sq feet, for 135K, my Realtor said the ARV would be 250K I renovated the upstairs the roof and the outside of the house cost was 25k, put the house on the market for 230k no offer very little...
Will M. Ballard
Rookie - finishing 1st property and learning financing options
Hello - a good friend recommended I join BP to learn and hopefully get some advice on a question that I had called him seeking answers for. As my post header states, I'm a rookie. I am rehabbing my first investment pr...
Tina C.
About to stain a pine floor
So we are almost done our lower unit reno. I'm going to tackle the floor, I've sanded it down and will be applying a light stain. I refinish furniture and mainly use a sponge to apply the stain. Any tips/tricks to app...
Anna Ryder
Flood Zone
Hello All,I am looking at a house in a flood zone. It is a Zone A, which is the one that requires flood insurance. After reading about the flood zone posts on BP's, I am sure that purchasing in a flood zone is a no-n...