Bienes Raices
Vertical blinds
I was wondering if other people are using these in their rentals (not just on sliding glass doors, but on regular windows)? I've grown to hate the horizontal mini-blinds--and the vertical ones seem so much easier if y...
Lafi S.
Looking for advice on - how would you make changes to the exterior? (picture included)
I have under contract a 4/2 cape cod with an ARV of 400k(conservatively). I want to attach a few pictures in hopes that some of you guys can help me with ideas on what to do with the exterior. The problem, in my opini...
Account Closed
Lead Paint Lawsuit
Has anyone been sued for lead paint because of tenants complaining?
If so what happened?
Noam Ofan
Settling a Judgement With a Tenant
Hey BP members.I had a section 8 tenant who did a lot of damage to my rental in Las Vegas.After complaining about the tenant to Section 8, they promised me that if I were to get a judgement against the tenant then the...
Thomas Harrelson
Money for real estate
So I have a predicament, I have some cash saved up (about 20k) plus I own a house outright (valued at 120-150k). I believe this would be a great financial start for me but I have family living in the house for free. T...
Sarah Kuppert
Removing paint on exterior of brick walls
I am considering purchasing a townhouse to rent out out in Baltimore, Maryland that has painted brick on the outside. Since lead is a problem in older townhouses in Baltimore, I would either have to paint over the 2 s...
James Lewis
Looking at my first deal tomorrow. Nervous!
Saw an ad on Craigslist this afternoon: "2 br/1 ba. Needs some work. Set up in park. $2,000."
I called and talked to the owner. Older couple who had been renting it out (I think, will know more tomorrow). Set...
James Mcsweeney
Do you improve rental properties?
Is it common or recommended to make improvements on a rental property while it’s rented?I was thinking about adding a garage, while I know it has an ROI from the increased value of the property - is it wise to do that...
Nikol Noll
Smoker damage/Paint question
Flipping my first house and having a difficult time with the painting. I am using Sherwin Williams products, and regardless of using SuperPaint or the cheaper options, it is taking 3 coats to cover the walls. There ...
Nate Miersma
Rule of thumb- complete GUT
Does anyone have a rule of thumb that they use for a complete, nothing-left GUT of a home in disrepair?
The one I'm evaluating is about 3,000 square feet and needs to go down to the studs in most places. Electric and...