Patrick Philip
Should I keep this hardwood floor in this new flip?
The only thing possibly wrong with it is that it has some pretty major notches in certain areas. I put a picture of one of the more major ones.https://www.dropbox.com/s/93xkkorcygmixcf/06031812...https://www.dropbox.c...
Dan King
Best Way To Enter Crowdfunding Arena?
Hello Fellow BP Investors:My name is Dan King and I have been investing in single family rentals and commercial buildings in Portland, OR for over 20 years. Since the cap rates have dropped significantly over the las...
Makenzi Capezza
Preparing Drywall for Painting after Walpaper Removal
Does anyone have any experience with drywall that bubbles when pained/primed? Just bought our first property and there was 80s wallpaper in the kitchen and bathrooms (yuck). Removal was fair but there was some rips in...
Dan Sundberg
Knob and Tube in a buy and hold
Just got into contract on my first buy and hold out in Sacramento, CA and inspections showed some of the house was still on Knob and Tube wiring. It looks like the house would be fine without touching it, but since I'...
Craigx Dies
Burn on kitchen counter, how to repair?
Hello All,My first tenant moved out this week and upon final inspection of my house there is a burn on my kitchen counter top. See pics. Any suggestion on how to repair this? Or is replacing the counter top the onl...
Jeffrey Chang
What to deduct from security deposit when tenant moves out?
Hello.I am a newbie with rental properties and currently have a few.I am uncertain what is considered a normal wear and tear when tenant moves out.My lease states tenant should leave the property in "ready to move in"...
Jason V.
Old house update vs selling
I have a three family house built in 1900 that needs updating. The inside of the house looks great and is good shape, but the wiring in the walls is knob and tube and will need replacement in the near future. The pane...
Zack Rosenbaum
Rehab Costs in Columbus Ohio
I am in contract to buy a duplex in Columbus Ohio (Valleyview area 43204) and I am working on estimating the rehab cost prior to closing. I have an inspection in a few days to get a better idea of the scope of work, b...
Jacob Bopst
My First Deal Summary $156,000 Equity with No Money down.
Howdy,
My name is Jacob Bopst. So, it's 2015, I'm this 21 year old punk kid still living at my parents, and I've never done a real estate deal in my life. I just got done reading the book, "Nothing Down for the 2000...
Hailey Peterson
Converting primary to rental: timing of improvements for tax deductions
Hello! I am interested in converting my primary residence (have lived in 7 years) to a rental. I want to make some improvements prior to renting in order to make it more desirable, but am wondering how this impacts ta...