Roxy H.
How can I learn more about my market?
I am a true beginner in real estate and would like know everything I can about my market area. I want to be an expert, but I am not sure where to start. I live in Toledo, Ohio and population is about 284,000, plus ...
Carman Callahan
Law enforcement tenants
I am in the process of finding a tenant for my first ever rental property. Today someone called me and asked if he can get a discount on his monthly rent since he is in law enforcement. Is this something that is typ...
Natalie Medved
Furnishing STR Do's and Don'ts
Hi everyone:My husband and I are in the process of furnishing our transforming our second home in the White Mountains (Thornton, NH) into a STR. The market has a lot of baseline - economically friendly STRS but only ...
Chris Masons
tub/cermaic tile reglazing results opinions...
Hi guys,Closing on a 1950s single family in need of some TLC. IE. old pink bathrooms Etc...Plan to hold as a long term rental for now.....IW as curious to know if anyone has used the services of those companies that...
Jessica Franco
DIY Formica countertops
Does anyone have tips on DIY installation of Formica countertops? I'm thinking of grabbing a slab or two from Lowes or HD to replace current 20-year-old green laminate countertops. I have the time, for now, so plan on...
Moritz Bode
Highest Value Increasing Repairs
Hello BP community,I'd love to hear from experienced investors on which repairs have historically increased their home's value the most. Obviously, there are many factors involved in this and it is difficult to distin...
Letitia Glenn
Tenant wants to paint house exterior in lieu of Security Deposit
Potential new tenant offered to paint house exterior instead of paying security deposit. Is this a good idea? Or should I require him to pay the deposit and maybe give a discount on monthly rent equal to amount of wor...
Daniel Winschel
How to estimate and begin construction?
I am brand new to the prospect of real estate investing. Still doing tons of research with podcasts and reading books. My question is this... I’m in the Pittsburgh market, which has become pretty competitive for the C...
Gary P.
CD's, Turn Key REI, Stock Options comparison
A post in the landlording section inspired me to review and post numbers. One thing to think you are being honest with yourself, quite another to put it out there for critique by more seasoned investors.Putting my num...
Matt Vaughn
Laurel, Maryland Kitchen Rehab Finish Level
Brain Trust:We're rehabbing a kitchen at 9300 N Laurel Rd, Laurel, Maryland (Howard County). The house is a 1980 4 bed 2 bath house. My comps in the area seem to show laminate countertops and nothing particularly fa...