Jordan Spradlin
Converting SFH into Duplex via finshed basement rehab
Hi all,
I just closed on my first home in Leavenworth Kansas and will be house hacking to build my initial portfolio. The basement has already been finished, however, it lacks 2 egress windows for each bedroom and a...
Nik S.
Looking for Property Manager in Akron, Ohio...
Hello everyone,
As some of you may know, I am in contract for a multi-family property in Akron, Ohio... I am now looking to implement a Property Management Team for the building....
I have 2 companies I...
Stephen Dunn
Advice for attracting quality tenants
Hello world,This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. I have recently been introduced to the Bigger Pockets world, and I am fascinated by the community that has been built! I work for a relatively new property managem...
David Robertson
Detailed Scope of Work vs "Turnkey" SOW Language
A recent forum discussion talked about how an investor's scope of work said to include "EVERYTHING" in their proposal to 'gut the property, buy materials and rehab per plan.' Long story short, the contractor did not ...
Michael Lipari
Worth it to Hire a Short-Term Rental Designer?
Hello everyone,I am currently renovating an old home in upstate NY (Catskills Region) for use as an STR. This is my first deal. I am wondering if it is worth it to hire a designer to pick out flooring, wall colors, la...
Leora Efeira
Bathroom remodelling - Help !!!
I'm in the beginning stage of bath remodeling. I remodelled the bath somewhat 9 years ago which later turned out to an awful disaster. This time I'm gonna be pretty careful. I've thought of replacing the old cracked s...
Erik Larson
This REO seem reasonable?
My RE agent (who is an REO agent for 2 banks) came with this:
$130k 3bd 2 bath
Vacant for about 1 month all windows busted, needs a full gut and start over he said $35k in work
Says He could sell it for $190 to $197k...
Gerardo Lozano
Help! Contractor skipped out with $6,300; claims he was injured
People say experience is the best teacher... well I've learned a hard lesson. I made the completely newbie mistake of paying up front, although it shouldn't have been upfront, the project got delayed so much it caught...
Tyler Cruz
ACTUAL Repair and CapEx Costs?
Hi,I've been looking for a property for about 8 months now and am now getting very close to purchasing a place. I've learned a ton in the past 8 months and have focused on "doing the math", and I have pretty ridiculou...
Justin Pumpr
Thoughts on kitchen upgrade - Countertops (another one...)
Hey all,I know the countertops question has been asked quite a bit, but wanted to get some answers from people who have installed butcher block (Ikea specifically) in their rentals and how they have held up.My kitchen...