Aziz Mansaray
Using tenant security deposit for maintenance
Hey folks, so I've heard different perspectives on this issue and I'm curious to know what the bigger pockets community thinks. Is it ethical to use a tenant's security deposit for repainting and cleaning or regular w...
MarieChele Porter
Buying investment rentals... (Newbie)
I'm looking to get into buying, buy and hold properties and wanted to get some opinions. What's your personal preference on whether to buy property that needs rehabbing, slight touch-up, turn-key, or do you buy them a...
Justin Yi
Need advice on first investment property
Hello To everyone on BP!This is my second post, and since the last time my wife and I bought our first investment property in Boerne TX 78015 (NW of downtown San Antonio). We are active duty, been in our home for a li...
Kenton C.
Avg cost to make unit rent ready?
Hi All,I am curious as to the average cost you guys will spend to make a unit rent ready, assuming normal wear and tear? I am nearing my first tenants lease, and have been speaking to my property management about the ...
Kally M.
Rent Increase
I have a rental in California that is $1200 below market (no rent control). Initially rented below market by $300. When I look at current market, I realize I could be getting a lot more. I have a tenant I would like t...
James Bavaro
Deal Analysis - My First Investment Property
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Hey Everyone, 25 year old Physician Assistant. Heavy stock market index fund investor. Future Real Est...
Jeff Lee
DIY Drywall Texture Question
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OIBgwOJAkB4aiK2o...The link goes to a handful of photos of my bathroom. My goal is to use apply texture using joint compound, then use a paint+primer to finish.The question is, what d...
Michael Cabaña
Things to do to receive maximum appraisal value
Hi BP,My wife and I are going through a cash-out refi, and are having an appraiser come to our home within the next week. Please provide any DIY tips on how to receive the maximum value for our house. Your feedback is...
Jessica G.
Paint or no paint for new rental?
We have a property we acquired subject-to existing financing, so we didn't pay much for the purchase. The plan all along has been to hold it and rent it out. It's in a great middle-income neighborhood in a popular, af...
Account Closed
painting costs
Yesterday a painter gave me an estimate of $3450 to paint the interior walls/closets/doors of my 1285 sqft house. $400 for materials, ther rest labor...
I can't afford that. I have 3 walls that do need a full coat, ma...