Carrie A.
why is insurance such a pain....?
Should be closing on my first deal in a week, a duplex. I was trying to shop around for insurance... I tried to get 4 different quotes, only 2 agencies responded back to me... of the 2 that didn't, 1 of the agents w...
Mark Huang
Discount San Diego Building Supplies
Starting a thread for people to share places to get good deals on building supplies local to San Diego. A lot of the local businesses are much cheaper than big box stores like Home Depot and even online. There are so ...
Shane Cloutier
Electric radiant heat for rentals, yeah or nay?
I am thinking of renovating a few of our projects with electric based radiant floor heating. We have looked into getting a flooring that will stand up to the heat, and our state is pretty good on electric power due to...
Michael A.
What is a reasonable price for replacing roof on a duplex
Purchased a 2500 sq duplex close to Dayton, Ohio. It has a shingle roof. About 3 layers. Roof seems to be in its last days and causing some moisture intrusion. I got quoted by one roofer for $6000 to tear off the shin...
Karen Margrave
REMODELED MANUFACTURED HOME
As many of you know, we were building new spec construction in the coastal areas of Orange County for the past 4-5 years, and had the opportunity to build some beautiful homes. My husband unexpectedly passed away a ye...
Meghan Reed
Advice for a newbie in the short term rental space?
My husband and I are under contract on our first STR in Old Saybrook, CT. We have two standard rental properties which we've owned for 5 and 6 years but feel like we have a lot to learn on this new venture. I'm tryi...
Tab Teehee
Help deciding on interior paint for 20 unit apartment complex
I'm getting close to having the first 8 units of my 20 unit rehab ready for paint! I really would like some input from fellow BP'rs on this subject. Here are my thoughts....
Initially I was going satin or eggshell on ...
Neha Groves
Plateaued on REI - Out of capital, maxed out borrowing capacity
In the last 2 years, my husband and I have bought two 3-unit multifamily homes - both on FHA loans. We're living in a unit in one of them - the other two units are paying the mortgage and basic utilities. So we're n...
Amanda Lee
Getting Market rent for an average apartment?
Hello,My husband and I are new landlords, just bought our first in October. We are located in Newark, NJ in an area where a 3 bedroom goes for 1300-1800 and a 2 bed goes for 700-1100 ish. When we bought the place, the...
Hunter Harms
Questions about architects and designers when flipping?
When I get a bit deeper into my investing career I will be diving into the niche of buying destroyed "zombie houses" (term courtesy of BP Podcast 201) and completely renovating them into beautiful, modern, and trendy ...