Alex Nelson
Paint Sprayer - Is it worth it?
I'm about so close on my first investment property and I'm exploring my renovation options. I've painted rooms using rollers and crushes before and it's definitely not my favorite activity. I've been looking into gett...
Account Closed
My second investment retrospective.
A quick overview: I am doing these write-ups on my first couple real estate investing endeavors for a couple of reasons. First of all, I am trying to let people know more about myself, and especially those of you wh...
Maria G.
Cat dilemma... to allow or not to allow
Hello,I know there are many opinions, but I still want to hear them. I have so far not allowed cats in one of my properties (condo) but there is a seemingly good couple who has applied and has an indoor cat, so I'm de...
Mike Woods
Indianapolis Flip - What I've Learned
So you've got some tools and an eye for design, and you want to put your skills to the test in one of real estate's hottest trends: flipping houses. There's a lot of information out there to help get you started, from...
J. B.
Tenant damage; low remodel bid; high remodel costs... Now what?
Age 40. Owner of a singe-family rental homePurchase price 15 years ago: $200,000 (zero down payment)Current value: $400,000+Current mortgage: 20-year fixed with 19 years remaining @ 2.875%Seeking advice and opinion...
Nick Rutkowski
Estimate from Contractors
Hey BP,How much do you budget when getting an estimate from a contractor? Once again, I’m in a situation where I’m spending more money on my contractor who is over his estimate. (Shocking, not.) I’m sick of being hose...
Vibhu Arya
1st 4PLEX buyer: home warranty company in Mesa, AZ?
Hello, I'm looking for a good home warranty company for my upcoming 4 PLEX in Mesa, AZ. Any recommendations?Also, any key things I should consider during my screening for a good warranty company?Thanks,
Renee Anders
Selling a rental property - what to fix, what to leave
My spouse and I own around 10 properties in our area. One is a property he purchased before we met. It was rented to the same renter for 11 years with a manager taking care of the property. The renter recently moved o...
Andrew B.
Home plans
Been a while since I've been on here.
I'm building a home (under 2000sqft) and a double garage. I need detailed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, foundation, etc. Thinking about customizing a little bit, but would like to ...
Kari Reynolds
Updating a dated Rental
My husband and I are closing on our first rental property on the 28th of July in Salt Lake City. It's a fantastic home with updated AC, furnace, water heater, roof, etc. but it's extremely dated. Think blue carpet and...