Chris Cogan
Replace windows or siding first?
I am planning to do some projects on a house hack that I have been in for about a year. This is a SFH with a detached garage apartment. I am looking to replace all the windows, siding and possibly add a wrap around po...
Robert Gunther
RTA Kitchens, I never even heard of them before.
I only this week learned on RTA (ready to assemble) kitchen cabinets.Searching online there seem to be quite a few vendors in the USA.I love this concept, the prices seem to be WAY cheaper than getting a full cabinet ...
Gustavo Lopez
Tenant Offer: Paint Job
First off,
I would like to say that I enjoy joining this site, reading all these fascinating point of views is awesome in my book. This is my first post since I have been a little shy to make the first step but here ...
Justin Silverio
Business Card - Please critique
Please let me know what you think of my business card. I know a lot of investors have 2 cards - 1 professional and 1 we buy homes. I thought I would try to use this card as dual purpose. Please let me know what you...
Ryan Dossey
Tenant is wanting to replace things in the house.
I have a tenant who has just moved in. Her application was great, work history was great, and she is a single gal with no pets or kids. She is looking to stay somewhere for years as she is sick of moving... Awesome! H...
Natalie Medved
Furnishing STR Do's and Don'ts
Hi everyone:My husband and I are in the process of furnishing our transforming our second home in the White Mountains (Thornton, NH) into a STR. The market has a lot of baseline - economically friendly STRS but only ...
Michael Szypulinski
What materials would you use to improve a rental property?
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented. 1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...
Brett Schickler
Tenants with Service Animals and a no pet policy
Hello, Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. But I'm still learning and I want to stay compliant with a fair housing laws and regulations. I'm an investor in upstate NY I have a vacant unit and a friend sent ...
Ron Brady
Avoiding Bias. How do other investors do it?
A CA couple is suing an appraiser for what they assert is a lowball appraisal: https://www.washingtonpost.com... For a second appraisal, they removed all hints that a black couple lived in the home and they asked a wh...
Jack B.
$2,700 to paint 2K sf house reasonable?
Interior paint only. Includes paint, which he estimates to be 8-10 gallons, going from yellow paint to white, will need two coats for sure. It's the old paint from when I bought the place 6 years ago.
I thought abou...