Hello BP Fam! We just purchased a SFH in Normal Heights, San Diego. We are going to convert the garage into an ADU and remodel the main house to a 2bed/ba. We have the cash to cover the remodel but are also looking in...

I will be househacking and currently looking to buy a small duplex in Saint Paul... The duplex is very small & some upgrading will definitely be in store but am wondering what are the most strategic upgrades or re...

Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to close the deal on a 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom townhouse and I have a general idea of how much I want to put in to the house immediately. A few friends (one being a designer) have give...

Hello,
In 2018, I had a contractor do a substantial home improvement project to my town home ($29k worth).  The project included replacing the roof, replacing all windows, and installing aluminum siding to the exteri...

Hello I have a three family in the New Bedford area and have been having a tough time trying to find someone to come in and estimate for some work I need done. Im looking to have the floor re done with vinyl plank. A ...

Hi all,Thanks in advance for reading. Hoping to get some info on ideas for getting money out of my primary residence so that I can improve it.I purchased the house for $1.75M. I put 20% down at time of purchase. The h...

Introduction
A home is more than just a shelter; it is a place where memories are created, dreams are nurtured, and lives are lived. It's only natural to desire a comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing l...

So here's the story. My wife and I have finally started in on our REI journey and bought a second home. We will be moving into our new home (Oct 1st) that will be Owner Occupied for 6 months as we do repairs, updates,...

I want to put 25K worth of upgrades into my condo prior to selling in order to gain a better sale price. I don't want to pay cash for these improvements because I'm doing a 1031 exchange with this property. My realtor...

Hey everyone,Had a couple of newbie questions and wanted to introduce myself. I started my REI journey during the middle of last year after stumbling into it from personal finance podcasts such as ChooseFI, and after ...