Grant Vincent
Rehab Analysis-1890 Brick House w outdated floorplan; Help/ideas?
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*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I’m analyzing this a few ways, but I need to start with the renovation budget. While ru...
Todd Michaels
Not exactly DIY but siding choices
We are going to hire a contractor to replace the wore vinyl siding and gutters on our 3 story 2 flat and detached garage. We have gotten down to either vinyl siding or cement fiber. First quote came back at $18k for...
Amir Haq
Help on Siding Project on the North Side
Hello friends!I'm working on a project in Avondale where we just passed all rough inspections for a gut rehab (whoo hoo!). At the same time, our exterior contractor pretty much disappeared. We're doing vinyl siding ...
Sam Alberry
inherited house turning into rental question of what to fix ?
Hey everyone ,So I inherited a property been a couple of years and decided (finally) to rent out as I could always sell it in the future or move back in someday (grew up in that home) . Now because I am renting and no...
James Syed
All Brick vs Vinyl
Hi BP,
Is it better to purchase an all brick exterior building vs vinyl in terms of maintenance and repair cost?
I appreciate all comments.
Sue Wilcox
Lead paint on exterior of 4 family?
If I get my building tested, and there is lead on the exterior...does the entire exterior need to be covered to be in compliance?It's a very attractive building, and I'd hate to vinyl the whole thing. It has fresh pai...
Kevin Castaneda
1920s Rehab - Remove or Keep Planking Under Drywall
Hey BP friends,I'm rehabbing a 1920s house in San Antonio, Texas, that has shiplap planking covered by vinyl siding on the exterior and shiplap covered by drywall on the interior walls and ceiling.My family and I are ...
Ryan DiCanio
Updating Current Property vs. Saving Capital
What factors impact the decision to invest in updates for a property, versus saving capital for other investments?I am currently house hacking a duplex in the Aurora area. The side I am living in is very outdated (20 ...
Jonathan Davis
3br/1.5ba rehab to 3/2 - $89K PROFIT
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $70,000
Sale price: $170,000
3 BR 1.5 Bath at purchase.
What made you interested in investing in this type of...
Ross Smith
Replacement windows for lower-end rental
Hello everybody, I'm working on my 2nd rental property. This is a 1940's vintage house. The exterior is vinyl siding and decent shape. We have remodeled the kitchen, repainted and replaced flooring throughout. It...