Porsha Fross
Experience working with an affordable contractor in Chicago that's licensed
We have an 11-unit apartment building (five 1br/1ba, six 2br/1ba) and want to do a cosmetic rehab (new kitchen, bathroom, paint, sanding, and staining hardwood floors, excluding repairs on MEPs). We've received a few ...
Kevin Dunne
Rental Property Condo Rehab - Selecting Finishes
My business partner and I are closing on a condo in the next couple of weeks that needs a major rehab. Our strategy is to buy and hold, benefit from the positive monthly cash flows, and sell after about 5 years of st...
Pauline Misiak
Making our home rent ready
Hi BP Pro members, We are currently working on making our home rent to own with seller financing. Your input and advise is highly appreciated. Here is a little background: This is a 3 bed 2 bath built in 1984 Locatio...
Alan G.
Carpet or Flooring in residential ?
My entire portfolio are single family homes and I never install carpet. My homes have hardwood floors that get refinished when rehabbed. However my new purchase is a mixed use property. Some apartments over commercial...
Kimberly Derodes
Wooden stairs
We are getting a 2 story property ready to rent. Previously the stairs were carpeted. We removed old carpet and found fairly decent hardwood. I think hardwood stairs are beautiful and carpet gets stained easily. My hu...
Eric Murphy
For a Long Term Rental Investment for first time rental buyer....
Will be rehabbing my first rental in Dec. My question is; which would be more beneficial in the long run? Vinyl flooring or carpet in bedrooms.
Thomas Marvelle
Turning a personal home into a rental
I have a home that I intend on on renting out when I transfer with the military. The home is in a VA loan. Do I need to change the loan type? Also, wondering if I should change the carpets and siding before putting re...
James Dainard
Success Story from Des Moines, WA
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $395,000
Cash invested: $13,500
Sale price: $455,000
Charming house on a corner lot in quiet suburb. Original ...
Raymond Richey
Cleaning a flip of years old pet urine (old lady cat house)
A house that could be a good deal has been on the market some time. The problem is that the prior owner had a number of pets, which she allowed to use the floor as a cat box. The stench is super strong in the house....
Bill Mitchell
Refinish Vinyl Flooring?
Looking at a property today that for the first time I may consider purchasing myself. The property has vinyl flooring that is a few years old vinyl in the appearance of hard wood and vinyl in the appearance of tile...