Jack B.
Bed bug infestation from previous tenant...
New tenant is complaining about bed bugs and their two daughters being bitten by them "badly". These people just moved in LITERALLY a day ago. I didn't see any signs of any bed bugs and the carpets were steam cleaned ...
Lauren Bishop
Can you help weigh in on flooring?
Just purchased my first buy and hold rental in Madison, AL. I need help making flooring decisions! We're getting feedback from potential tenants that the carpet is old, so I'm going to replace the living room carpet...
Richard Villandry
Does Washer & Dryer Really Make That Big of a Difference?
Hey Everyone,I wanted to get some input from all the Renters and Landlords here on BP. I'm currently a renter and moved into a newly constructed apartment a couple months ago. It is a small one bedroom but the quality...
Marian Smith
Anyone tile over tile in a shower? Tips or regrets?
I am considering tiling over tile in a walk in shower. There is enough play in the Delta valve handle to accommodate another layer of tile and I have found drain extensions at HD. Custom building products has a prim...
Matt Kauffman
Inherited tenants don't meet minimum income requirements
Good Evening, I just closed on a duplex in the same neighborhood as my others. They all rent for $650/door or better. Tenants pay everything except sewer. I met with one of the new tenants tonight to go over things wi...
Zach Schwarzmiller
Refinishing Concrete Floors - Concrete Foundation
Greetings - I am closing on a duplex at the end of the month which is on a concrete pad foundation. I am really interested in trying to figure out an affordable Do it Yourself method to make these floors the actual fl...
Luke Woodruff
First Deal for rental home in high appreciation area of Atlanta
Hi Bigger Pockets community! This is my first post but wanted to get some feedback on a deal my brother and I are working on in Atlanta. My brother is a mortgage broker for a firm in town and we have an opportunity to...
Mimi Booker
Replace these Kitchen cabinets?
Here is the kitchen in my 2nd potential rental property. It's the first, however, that will need some rehab work. I'd love some feedback:1. I will definitely replace that countertop.2. Can those white cabinets be ...
Andrew Griffin
FHA 203k Standard Loan and Lead Based Paint
I'm buying an old duplex built well before 1978. It's not a HUD Home. My financing is FHA 203k Standard Rehab loan. The plan is to do rehab throughout the property. It has chipping paint around the exterior of windows...
Julie Dillon
Vacation Rental Financing
Anyone have advice on how to calculate the 'numbers' on vacation rentals?I believe it can have a good cash flow even with the added expenses as long as the property is in a area of high rental demand and the property ...