Andrew Dincola
How much to charge a couple versus a single tenant?
Hey BP!I’m wondering what you guys might think is an appropriate rate to charge a couple for a bedroom that I would otherwise rent to a single person for $1000?The bedroom has a private bath and is coming furnished wi...
Adam Nelson
The era of iBuying is upon us - threat or tailwind?
Did anybody else read the NY Times article about iBuying this week? For those who don't know, iBuying is essentially an instant offer solution for individuals that want to sell their homes. The seller uploads a few pi...
Nic Werner
What's the expected noise level for a basement ADU in old bldg?
I'm closing on a 1910 home that has been completely redone from the studs up, with a 1,000 SQ feet basement ADU. The furnishings are high end, separate entrance, etc and would attract a wealthier tenant. We will live ...
Matt Swartzendruber
Do you build a deck or finish a basement if you can only do 1?
Which option adds more value to a home? I know that below grade square footage isn't as valuable as above within the house, but how does it compare to adding a deck?
Thanks.
Eric Sanders
Rearranging Floor Types in Condo to Reduce Noise...Help!!!
Hi Everyone!
I've got a little bit of a flooring predicament and I'd love to get some advice from you guys! Please bear with me as your help will be greatly appreciated!
I currently rent out a condo within a poorly ...
Andrew S.
Having energetic (loud) kid in upstairs unit
Hey BP,I have an available upstairs unit with an interested person with a very energetic 5 year old kid. How have you handled it with the high possibility of someone loud being in an upstairs unit? If it were a down...
David Espana
Acoustics Issue between floors in my rental property (duplex)
I have a duplex built in the 1950s. I would like to fix an acoustic issue where impact and airborne noise travels easily from the upper unit to the lower unit (units are separately rented). Noise from poor acoustics h...
Tyler Eastridge
Bonus room Ideas
Good afternoon,I have a property in Gainesville, FL that I am thinking about turning into a midterm/short term rental. It is a 3/2 with a converted one car garage that is a bonus room. This room has the washer, drye...
Joel Owens
Tile vs Carpet on rentals.
Have some vacants I am reconditioning to rent out.
Looked at carpet.Found a happy medium at .80 sq ft.and 8 pound plush scotch guard pad at .85 sq ft.
This is at Home Depot with a very low installation fee of around...
Taylor Jennings
C Neighborhood: What rehab additions will increase $Rent/mo?
We are doing our first C Neighborhood rental and are estimating ~$650/mo for a 2bd/1ba/1300sq.
I was told if I put appliances into the house then that generally will get us a bit more in rent/mo. Understandab...