Matt S.
Smoke Smell - What do I do?
Hi All-My tenants just moved out after a year and the apartment reeks of cigarettes smoke. I've been leaving the windows open hoping this will help (it's been about 4 days). Will this smell go away? They were only the...
Alice Chau
Question on the order of renovation
Hi,
I have a question on the order of renovation of my duplex. The duplex is currently in escrow now but I want to start planning on the renovation works. We will redo the flooring, water piping, kitchens and baths...
Francis Figueroa
House Hacking - General Tips
Any general tips for House Hacking? Mistakes you may have made or things you wish you knew prior to the application process, closing, and buying the home? Books to read? First-time home buyer that is excited but nervo...
Karin Crompton
Has anyone painted laminate countertops with success?
Hey everyone,On our latest flip, I brought my stager in at the pre-rehab stage for suggestions (which I will do from now on). This is a cute little entry-level ranch with a low ARV for our area and is in decent shape ...
Bart Slak
Tennant Using Property for Daycare Business
I have a potential tennant who has informed me that in the past she has made extra money by running a daycare business out of the home she is renting. She wants to run the daycare business out of the home she rents f...
Bill E.
Kitchen and Bath Replacement for BRRRR Method
I have a question for those of you using the brrrr method. When replacing a kitchen and or bathroom in your property, do you use low, mid, or high grade materials? Does this effect the refi appraisal? Also does anyone...
Mark Updegraff
cool trick for saving time on prep with an airless paint sprayer
Hey Kids, I just stumbled upon a pretty good trick quite by accident. I was priming out the living room of a rehab I'm getting ready to rent and in my haste I grabbed my Sherwin-Williams Glossy White that I use for t...
Account Closed
Value-Add Opportunity in University-Anchored Market
Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $700,000
Cash invested: $210,000
28-Unit, Class C apartment complex
What made you interested in inve...
Bill Haines
Should we fix or not fix our home
My wife and I own a 1060 sf 3bd 1.25ba bungalow home built in 1924 that my wife bought in 2007 before we met. The home was remodeled and sold to her for $68k. On the surface it looks nice, but everything about it is f...
Ryan Emrich
Estimating CapEx in Massachusetts
Hi BP Community,I am looking to improve my CapEx estimates for properties I own and/or make offers on. I am based out of Massachusetts for price-point reference.I think of CapEx from the perspective of each property, ...