Hi BP,I’m a hopeful investor who is still learning a lot about REI. My latest quest is to figure out a quick and easy way to estimate rehab costs and ARV by just looking at the specs and pictures of a house online. Ob...

Right after moving in, they claim a single element on the kitchen stove being on is causing a bulb to burn out in a bedroom but magically not trip a breaker. (I lived in this house for 4 years including just a few mon...

Aside from the standard updates like new appliances, flooring, paint, etc, how do you determine what to upgrade in a rental? I'm assuming you'd base it off what type of people you want living there, what the potential...

This is a small kitchen so I was thinking painting them white with brushed nickle hardware and a backsplash. Would you paint these?

I recently purchased two houses on the same street. Having recently moved to the area I was unaware of potential security issues. Since Local code requires primary residency to complete work as a diy’er I am living in...

To the companies that are syndicating and LP investors: What are your thoughts on cost segregation studies? 1. Do they save your investors money over the life of the hold?2. If your investors are W2 emloyees, how do y...

Our current primary is going to be our first MTR and first investment property to be clear! It needs siding, 3 full bathrooms updated, some overhead lighting installs and upgrades, drywall repairs, some exterior upgra...

So I purchased a house last month for the sole purpose of updating it into a rental property. It had been a rental property before and I got a great deal on it since it was very outdated and the owners were retiring. ...

Investment Info:

commercial investment investment.

Purchase price: $475,000

Cash invested: $1

Complete redevelopment of strip center to climate control facility.

What made you interested in...

I did an inspection on a 4 unit yesterday.  In the basement is 1 meter and 2 panels with circuit breakers.  The wires are newer and my inspector noted some wires were not enough amps.  Then we get to the attic and eve...