I am buying a house to fix up and rent. Are supplies such as paint brushes, blades, and other miscellaneous tools and supplies used to fix up the place deductible in the current year, or do they get added to the basis...

We are doing countertop research (yes another thread!) and came across this site: www.solidsurface.comAnyone ever use them?  Someone had mentioned Meganite to us as a solid surface option that was also easy to work wi...

I started investing in sf houses a year and so far I have four properties, one is paid for and the other three are leveraged for 30yrs. I’m 52 should I continue to leverage or pay some off? I’m thinking that I should ...

Hey All,I am doing some research on areas in the Twin Cities metro area and other areas further out for rentals. I am specifically wondering about the St. Peter area by Mankato. Gustavus college is in that town so I a...

The former owner ripped the ceiling fans out of all the rooms. Is this a DIY job, with this kind of exposed wiring, or should I just pay an electrician to come and put the new fans in? Thanks!

Hi BP! Currently in the middle of a rehab and the ceiling fans either need to be replaced or removed, but I'm not sure what's better.

This is a duplex in Austin, TX. Central A/C is going to be installed. While the ...

Has anyone used Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring in their rentals? If so, what was your experience and would you recommend? I have to replace the sheet vinyl in a Class C property and the LVP seems most cost-effective.

Hi everyone my name is Shane and new to Bigger Pockets.  I currently own a 4unit rental in Westchester County, NY.  Was hoping someone may share knowledge on any successful purchases in lower NY. Prices in this area a...

My son is working on his Eagle Scout project, which will be a Gaga court for our township. No, I did not know what that was either. It is a safe form of dodgeball that is becoming popular. I am trying to "engineer" it...

Wow, this one is a doozy. In all of my 10 years I have never seen anything like it.Friday a client of mine discovered a property for sale that he has had his eye on for almost 4 years. Back then, it was listed for $...