Patrick Snyder
Anyone ever paint a roof?
I have a house I plan on rehabbing and the roof color doesn't go well with the rest of the house. The asphalt shingles are in good shape, so rather than replacing, I have been researching painting them. There's a va...
Sam Leon
Pet and central AC units
If you are wondering what pets do to the central AC units, here is something a little more than just speculation.I have a triplex, where each unit has the same exact central AC handlers and condensers and same age.Dec...
Caleb Reits
Must knows for managing your own rentals
My boyfriend and I are investors in the GR area, as we get more deals under our belt (when it makes sense) we will probabbly hire a property manager. But for now, we will self manage. Are there any MUST KNOWS when man...
Michael Wolffs
Value and expenses of in unit laundry
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...
Luke Carl
Isn't this a bad idea???
Ive found a groove doing vacation rentals and a wealthy friend wants in.
He's putting down payment and getting conventional loan for full amount. He wants to personally finance me half of everything (70k) on the sid...
Leah Roberts
Flip home kitchen...complete gut or just replace doors?
Hello,My husband and I are about to close on our first flip in NC. We have all of our contractors and work lined up to start when we close March 4th. We are a little hung up on the kitchen. The home was built in the 7...
Scott W.
Upgrades during tenancy
One thing I've never understood is landlords won't do a thing during a tenant's lease. Then, upon turnover, they go gangbusters.
I try to put in small upgrades once or twice a year. The reason is twofold: 1. I want t...
Sharron Morrow
Dishwashers in rentals
This is my first rehab and gutted the kitchen. Thought about not putting in a dishwasher. Your thoughts?
Jennifer Rysdam
How do you convince a cat lady that her apartment stinks horribly
I just bought this building last month. My twenty something year old tenant had 2 unapproved cats and her apartment smelled horrible. I sent her a letter to get rid of the cats. She decided to give her notice and move...
James Allen
First Time Atlanta Flipper Needs Advice!!
Hey BP Community, First time flipper and I need your help! I have a house under contract I’m planning to flip and I’m about to close on. I bought the house (about 1500 sq ft) for 80k in the 30032 zip code of Decatur w...