When evaluating finishings or additions to a property you are looking to rent what are some ways you determine what is going to provide the best return and what is just going to eat into your investment? Particularly ...

Just closed on my 4th flip (2nd that wasn't a live-in flip) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Didn't end up being my favorite project as the house was just a normal subdivision house that had serious deferred maintenance. My 1s...

I have not seen these cabinets in person.  I don't even know if they are 'real wood' or some type of press board or what.  To me they don't look like real solid wood.I wanted to have them refinished.  Strip the curren...

Hello,I just read an interesting article that stated that fewer people like to cook at home.  It went on to say that kitchens in the future will be smaller.  Does the size of the kitchen make any real difference in fi...

Hi All,

Been lurking for a few months and soaking in all the great information here at BP! Thanks for all the great info!

I am going to be taking on my first REO flip here shortly and feel I have all my ducks in a r...

Dear all,
We have a family-owned house (built in 1935) which has some old world charm and we decided to keep the vintage master bath (green color) that's still in great condition. The house is about 3,000 sq ft (cons...

BP Family - I am currently under contract to purchase a long term rental home and will be closing on July 12th. I am planning on installing new carpet, countertops and paiting the cabinets right away when purchasing. ...

I am considering purchasing a triplex in Klamath Falls, Oregon. What is a good starting place for an estimate to completely overhaul the interior of each 900 sq ft 3br/1ba unit as current tenants move out? Full new pa...

I am selling my used kitchen. Its only 12 years old and I am selling it as a whole. Cabinets, countertop, and appliances. Besides facebook and craigslist....what are the best sites to attract the right buyers for this...

I'd like to get some leads on places to find cabinets countertops, and bathroom fixtures.We do have the big box stores, but I'm looking for other places to price compare.We are in the Modesto Merced area. Not ruling o...