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Order of Rehab- First flip, need help
Hi everyone, I just closed on my first investment property this past Monday. I'm strongly considering managing the project myself. I received a very high bid from my contractor and that's why I'm debating running the ...
Tom Maurer
Easiest way to clean a textured ceiling coated form years of smoking with TSP?
One of the apartments I have has a textured ceiling (it was there
when I bought it). The long time tenants who are moving were heaving
smokers. I read in another post advice that said clean with TSP and
then pain...
Matt C.
Mismanagement of tenant turnover
Hello folks,First time posting on this forum. I have a frustrating situation with the turnover of my condo unit. Previous tenants moved out and the end of February after living there for 6 years. There was some cos...
Tom Puiia
Survey - Go to Paint Colors
I'm curious if others have a go to paint scheme for their rentals I.e. Kitchens & Bath Swiss Coffee and living spaces are Revere Pewter.Or, do you treat each rental differently and pick unique colors for that spec...
Yoon Seokwoo
expense before starting rental
I have a few simple questions as I am debating myself for doing some work (painting, flooring) either by myself or by hiring on a house (property A) that I will turn into rental property.Q1. If I spent money on it (sa...
Curt Bixel
Rehab Bids $70,000 or $120,000?
I am interested in some feedback. I am a long time landlord and have typically done most of the work on properties myself. I am currently thinking about purchasing and fully rehabbing a property, but it is a large e...
Ned J.
Bad tenat paint touch up at move out
Need some opinions....We have a rental in TX (we live in CA, self manage)....tenant just moved out and there are dozens of poorly done paint touch ups....like 10-11 walls have badly done hole patch and paint work done...
Lucas Hammer
Where do you guys find non-skilled labor?
As the title suggests, where do you guys find your non-skilled labor? If I buy a bunch of vinyl flooring and just want to pay someone to install it, where do I find the people to do it?Im also thinking of things like ...
Jeremy H.
What kind of Form/Estimate Sheet do you give your contractor?
Wondering what kind of form/estimate sheet you all give your contractor?I've completed various renos, usually on the smaller side <40k and always used an excel spreadsheet with what is to be done, kind of broken do...
Sarah D.
Cost of painting vs DIY
It's 10pm. I'm about to start washing gross bathroom walls in the apartment we're renovating to prepare to sand and paint. I'm on BP because I don't want to do it...I see people talk about hiring painters that can kn...