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I just recently (for the first time) installed vinyl plank flooring throughout an entire 2 story rental unit. I decided to use laminate on the stairs since I didn't care for the way the stair nose pieces looked on th...
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Hello Everyone,We were working on my job site last week on a commercial unit I acquired (1st one) and a potential renter saw us and is very interested in renting. They have a smaller unit in the office park. Mine is 2...
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Even after months of planning, meeting with contractors, shopping for materials, etc., I still find it extremely challenging to get this project wrapped up and start renting units.
A little background...the property...
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We are estimating prices on new home construction in Los Angeles. My architect likes to use $200 psf. On extensive remodels we have come in way under that number. We are builder owners so we do not pay markup to a ...
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We are well into finishing now, lets show some photos and move on.post 37 - more finishingOn these smaller inner city jobs it makes a lot of sense to get the trim and door work done before the cabinets. Usually the ...
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Opportunity Zone Experts. When I invest in an OZ, I must make improvements equal to the building's value. Does the government consider retail value improvements or do I have to provide receipts for dollars spent? I ca...
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Hey all. I'm a long time BP podcast listener, but this is my first time posting in the forum. Anyway, I'm set to close on a $100K HELOC within the next couple weeks. I'm interested in hearing some seasoned veterans' o...
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Hello guys,
I have a friend who has a home in a very prime location. It's literally across the street from a top medical university. My friend was living in this home up until his mother passed and has since moved b...
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Greetings All,First I must say how excited I am at finally being able to make my first diary post after so much planning, prepping, research, lamenting... You get the idea. Just to give some background, I've been lurk...
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BP,Trying to finish up a rehab and hired a guy to paint. Unfortunately didn't babysit throughout the process, and was left with some pretty rough work. How do I pick up the pieces and fix these issues? Are they fix...