This is a little late starting, but I'll catch up quickly from planning to mid-project in this first post.We have a small house, started off at 750 sq ft when I bought it. I've added a sunroom (in 1995) and extended o...

Hi there, I am in a process of renovation of a house. The house is quite old, and has smell in it. The previous owner had pets. I will be changing plywood floor here and there. But I am more concerned about the drywal...

Hi everyone! I am very excited to be a part of this community! I've taken some big leaps of faith because of Bigger Pockets (and Rich Dad Poor Dad) over the last few months and couldn't be happier. I listen to BP podc...

Hi BP!I am turning my former primary into a rental. I have rented out the spare bedrooms since I purchased it in 2016.There's a lot I hoped to do before the tenants moved in on the 5th, but some of the projects we sta...

Hello, Fellow Biggers!I am new, there is no getting around that. Where I live there is a house for sale. From the pictures and description, the house is basically gutted. They are asking 80k for the house. For me, it ...

Curious what kind of ballpark budget for turning a basement into a mini-apartment.  
The highest cost would likely be the bathroom (cheaper if you could locate under existing to just pull down plumbing) and small kit...

Space is about 800 square feet, duplex up from the second floor. It has already been dormered and ceilings/walls insulated. Two stair cases already in place. Would need to add a few walls to create 2 bedrooms and buil...

Hi all,I'm getting some prelim rehab estimates for a rental house I'm trying to buy and i had some questions about material grades specific to my area/state.Flooring - i want durable/tenant-resistant but cost effectiv...

I have a long term single family rental in north MS.  Roof is looking kinda rough.  Has a layer of 3 tab and a layer of arch style shingle on top.  I have contractors telling me its ok to keep the existing roof and ok...

VA Appraisal Scenario:If you are under contract to purchase a home with a VA backed (Veterans) home loan, and the VA appraiser completes the appraisal well after the inspection contingency expires, will the buyer get ...