Tuan L.
Replace siding for a flip: Yes or No?
Hellop BP community,I am in a contract for a 2 story houses in Chicago. As part of the scope of work, I am trying to decide whether to replace the vinyl siding for the property or not. The siding is still in a good sh...
Daniel Elbe
Stucco advantage?
I grew up on the East Coast, so not used to seeing much stucco. Now living in Colorado, they are pretty common. From a investor's point of view, what are the advantages of using stucco vs. traditional vinyl or shake...
Sean Forner
Can't Get Lead Safe Certified: Can't Rent
I can't get lead safe certified despite having no lead dust or chipping paint on the interior. The problem is my house has wooden siding and the paint is peeling on it. MDE says that there can't be any peeling/chippin...
Ethan Peyton
What color would bring out this brick best?
The upper exterior of this house needs repainted. I was thinking white, with dark red front door and shutters. Someone mentioned today that a different color might bring out the color of the brick better.
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Chuck E.
Help with Preventative Maintenance Checklist
I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...
Robert Taylor
I'd like some opinions on whether or not to put new siding on this house
This just might be my last rehab/flip project, at least for now. As I've mentioned in another post, I want to refocus my business on taking on clients looking to buy or sell in the Milwaukee area and to focus on in...
Gregory Schwartz
Very different siding estimates
BP, I am conducting due diligence on a 4-plex that I will house hack and hope to BRRRR. Prior to my offer, I had roughly budgeted 10k for siding an all other exterior rehabs (facia, trim, paint). I just got 2 estimate...
Jon Hollingsworth
Exterior mobile home renovation options
I’m looking to buy a small mobile home park. Most of the units are park owned and need work. They are structurally sound but definitely need cosmetic work inside and out. I’m pretty familiar with cost efficient ways t...
Miles Stanley
Rental Grade Material Recommendations for Texas Rental house
Hi all,I'm getting some prelim rehab estimates for a rental house I'm trying to buy and i had some questions about material grades specific to my area/state.Flooring - i want durable/tenant-resistant but cost effectiv...
Rob Bergeron
Heads Up Y'all
Guys, this Jefferson Coutny lead paint ish is going to be wayyyyyyyyyyyyy worse for owners than you understand. Extremely difficult to pass and I bet you didn't know that you had to get it reinspected again in three y...