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Sharad M. Create a reserve?
22 September 2010 | 8 replies

Hello all,

The last few weeks I have been busy with rehab work on my properties and getting them ready for tenants. One question I am struggling with implementing the 50% rule. I am not sure how to go about it.

One...

Tim Scroggins HELOC on our home to help fund our first deal?
1 September 2020 | 13 replies

My wife and I have been in the learning and research phase of investing and are wanting to take action. We shouldn’t have any issues with bank lending but funding our first rehab will be tough. Unless, we pulled from...

Scott Breier Vancouver BC, new 15% property transfer tax
8 August 2016 | 10 replies

So in light of the new news of the 15% property transfer tax for foreign investors, how does everyone think this will impact the real estate market in the lower mainland? As I understand, this includes all the Metro V...

Michael Barone Hello BP! Newbie from Greeley, Colorado
1 August 2015 | 10 replies

Hello BP community!  My name is Michael Barone, and I live in Greeley, Colorado.  I absolutely LOVE the site!  I've listened to 45 podcasts already, and the wealth of information here is amazing!  So, thank you ALL fo...

Thomas Ince Tin Foil in Windows1
9 March 2016 | 19 replies

I'm purchasing my first apartment complex and many of the exisiting residents have tin foil in the windows.  Is there a good way to get them to take it down? Has anyone on here dealt with this before? Any thoughts? 

Ken T. Should I use a handyman or a contractor?
5 February 2018 | 10 replies

Hello BP, it's been quite some time since I have posted. I finally have a project I'm working on! I have a project in San Francisco CA but the general contractors charge so much. I have a few questions as a first time...

Michael Wolffs Value and expenses of in unit laundry
11 May 2014 | 8 replies

I'm renovating a triplex. In the process of interviewing contractors, one of them brought up the idea of putting laundry machines in the units. The alternatives are putting pay machines in the basement, or not pr...

Ross Ellington Learning how to renovate.
2 March 2015 | 17 replies

Good evening everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there could help me out. I'm trying to educate myself about remodeling homes but I can't find a school out there that offers these courses. Has home improvement bec...

Scott C. Lead Paint Laws
13 January 2015 | 12 replies

I came across this story today on the Journal of Light Construction website, http://www.jlconline.com/leadsafe-practices/storm-...What are your thoughts concerning this development? Do think other states will follow M...

David Mathews Handicap Rental Rehab or nah?
10 June 2020 | 4 replies

Hello All. I’m hoping to get a little insight from fellow investors who may have experience with pros and cons or what is involved with handicap accessible rentals. I just bought a rental that will require a complete ...