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We are doing some light reno to a house we bought as a short sale years ago. In looking at vinyl flooring, the warehouse suggested the glue-down type, which I hadn't encountered before. How is this stuff not just li...
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I'm in the process of buying a SFR that has asbestos siding. It's in great shape and has been "sealed" with paint (per sellers). There are no cracks or split tiles that I can see.
The property is in MI and there's ...
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Hey everyone! I'll be starting my next rehab this month, and have been considering my flooring options. I am curious to know your thoughts in regard to Allure Vinyl vs Lowe's Versions vs Laminate flooring. I've fou...
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Hi everyone!
My wife and I live in Dallas, Texas and we are new investors and new to BiggerPockets! We have been reading books/forum posts, attending webinars and listening to podcasts as much as possible! Just tryin...
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We have owned a home for over 8 Years and rented it for the last six years in California. Can we occupy for the next two years and then sell as owner-occupied to avoid capital gains?
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Hello,I know this has been posted a few times, but as the landscape for these products tends to change frequently, is anyone aware of any lenders that are offering HELOCs on a rental property (duplex specifically) in ...
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Hello BP,I am wondering if I am correctly protecting myself with the current house hack that I am doing. I recently bought a property and currently renting out one of the two rooms (with the second one to be soon rent...
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Wait until Ethanol costs you in the end.
Worse fuel economy.
Higher prices a products across the board.
Damage to your engine/catalytic converter.
Damage to you small engines.
Ethanol also has a negative energy balan...
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Hello all!
After spending the last year teaching myself all about real estate investing through podcasts, books, YouTube and forums like BiggerPockets, I have finally decided to make my jump into the real estate wor...
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I buy my laminate from Costco ($1.5 per sq ft) and those Chinese flooring vendors 12mm ( $1 sq ft). Since I mostly use the same product, I wanted to know if anyone can explain how I could order a 20 foot container fro...