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Decided it was fair to keep deposit of $770 for 5-year tenant for no cleaning, large scratches on floor and trim, hooks in walls, satellite dish installed on roof, and large stain on deck.  He sent threatening...

Hi BP,I need your help. I recently bought a duplex (house hack) and I looking to touch up the upstairs kitchen before I post the unit for rent. While my ultimate goal is to replace the cabinets I am unable to do so ri...

I'm rehabbing one of my units and trying to decide whether to go with hardwood or carpeting for living room floor. Weighing cost of hardwood vs less expensive carpeting. I'm thinking people prefer hardwood, but carpet...

Hi BP,I had an inspection done on a SFR I plan to buy and hold. Most of the inspection went great, but it was pointed out that there are two layers of shingles for the roof and there are two spots that leak.  I know i...

Hi all Ive got 5 properties now, I usually buy them at 70% of value, renovate and then cash out for the next.  I’ve got a handyman I’ve worked with for about a year now, he at times can be a little expensive but norma...

I'm looking to purchase either floating or glue down vinyl plank flooring for a single family home renovation. Anyone know of any good building materials supply companies, or other supply sources that offer similar qu...

Hey everyone! My wife and I have been looking for a new Primary Residence to do a live and flip over the course of 1-2 years (Don't have the cash to flip super quickly).  A foreclosure has come up that I have run the ...

Hi all, I'm considering buying a property entirely clad in asbestos siding.  Has anyone dealt with this and what did you do?  I was told I can just put new siding up over the asbestos and it would be effectively encap...

I know this has been asked many times but what do you guys pay for drywall?Estimate for drywall:Kitchen Ceiling 13.7 x 7Dining Room Ceiling 14x10Living Room Ceiling. 14x10Pantry Ceiling 8x10Labor and...

I have an owner-occupied duplex (100 yr old structure). Great tenants *knocks on wood*. I am stretched past capacity as a full-time working single mom to a young child. If I had one less major responsibility, I'd be f...