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Eric Barnett W2 vs. 1099 and Issues in Acquiring Financing
1 July 2016 | 13 replies

Hello, My questions arises over a decision I have to leave my stable W2 job and go back to being a consultant as a 1099 contractor.  I will make about 20-30k more as a contractor with the ability to use my newly acqui...

Patricia Franciulli Purchase idea
16 September 2013 | 29 replies

I found a home on the mls that need 20k or repair. It had mold, the a/c may not be working, plumbing issues, some doors missing, some water damage, no flooring and maybe some foundation issue.

Listing agent R...

Tyler H. My Sec. 8 Investing Plan.... Suggestions or Opinions?
6 September 2012 | 28 replies

Quick history: I currently own 2 homes. 1 S8 rental, and 1 primary residence. Both purchased pre RE collapse as pre-construction with 100% financing (irrelevant)...

I see a large disparity with the prices of certain ...

Deborah Cavallaro Contractors Costs Per Square Foot for Second Floor Additions?
13 April 2016 | 38 replies

Hi BP Community,I'm considering doing a high end redesign and addition to an 1800 sf SFH. I'd like to gut and redesign the existing first floor of the house and add a 1400 - 1500sf second floor for a total living ar...

Manuel A. How Many Different Paint Colors?
27 February 2013 | 10 replies

I was just in the process of streamlining the painting process (when it comes anyway), so I started doing what J Scott does and gathering a list of paints I like. One question, to help me out, for you all is how many...

Justin Case What to do with this small kitchen? (Pic)
12 April 2015 | 17 replies

I am starting to think about a soft remodel on a unit.
Area is challenge to rent.
How can I improve this small kitchen?

Paint cabinets? Or replace?

Counter will get replaced.

New farm sink with new facet.

New wood...

Jorge J Gonzalez Rental smells like cigarette smoke! How to get rid of the smell?
17 July 2019 | 23 replies

Just bought a new rental but the previous owner smoked a pack a day.  The whole place smells like cigarette smoke.  Painted the whole place but didn't even change the smell.  The carpeting is only about one year old a...

Jack Zhuang How to determine the new construction cost for a small building
3 May 2019 | 22 replies

I'm looking at a small piece of land about 6000 sq ft in SoCal and put a new class B 6 unit condo on top of it. I think I can talk the seller to bring land sale's price down close to market avg. but I am having a hard...

Axel Meierhoefer Does anybody use government relief programs for investing?
6 February 2021 | 14 replies

Since the pandemic started in March, the government has passed a number of programs, extended some, etc. I particularly am looking at student loan repayment moratorium, mortgage forbearance, EIDL loans, PPP, SBA loans...