Does anyone have tips on DIY installation of Formica countertops? I'm thinking of grabbing a slab or two from Lowes or HD to replace current 20-year-old green laminate countertops. I have the time, for now, so plan on...

HI there-While I haven't posted a lot here, I've been listening to BP podcasts and reading the blogs and articles for the past 6 months. My question is...how do you rate properties? I'm pretty clear on what an A prope...

Most investors need supplies of some sort. (I shop at Home Depot because I can literally see it from my front yard.)But unfortunately, Home Depot doesn't carry everything.Where do you shop? What dumpster company are y...

I read an article claiming that the Kitchen and Bathrooms on rentals should be the two places that should really grab your potential tenants attention.
I would like some advice or misconceptions on this, if youve hea...

I was just wondering is it ethical to have multiple contractors meet you at a property to all bid the same job? 

Im interested in applying as a listing agent for REO's. What is the best way to work with banks and asset managers ? and what is the best way to go about applying to be assigned listing agent ? How do you go about be...

As a general contractor here in the Chicago area. I want my fellow investors to remember when hiring a general contractor, included in the costs of completing your project he/she will charge overhead and profit. So fo...

My question has to do with how much more you can realistically get for a house with "wow" factor.

Say you buy a super-trashed house and plan to do a complete rehab. New siding, windows, paint, carpet, kitchens, bath...

I under contract to buy a couple of properties out of state.  I'm curious if anyone has used Home Depot to source a contractor to do the work needed to get the property up to par to rent?  I'm in Denver, CO property i...

I'm renovating the entire house. 4 bd, 4 ba with basement. The roof has fairly new architectural shingles. I will be replacing gutters, shutters, front door and garage door, stainless steel appliances, cabinets, va...