Saw a listing for a 3 bedroom property that appears to be in pretty rough shape, including lead based paint. Does anyone have any tips / experience in dealing with lead based paint in a NJ flip? I'm looking for info o...

What is your favorite brand of paint?  I'm looking for a cost effective yet durable paint for rentals. I haven't really noticed a difference between them as far as durability, but I'm young so maybe I just haven't liv...

Let’s start a list of issues with the property it self and how we fixed them:1. Painted over wall paper - used a belt sander with 60 grit, then a skim coat mud, then normal paint prep.2. Not enough matching doors - re...

What are your thoughts on self designing home renovations for resale vs working with a professional designer?  It seems simple enough to just look at pictures of recently sold comps in your market and emulate what you...

Introducing How to Sell Your Home, the latest title from BiggerPockets Publishing. (It just so happens to be written by yours truly, which makes me even MORE excited about this announcement!)Don’t leave the biggest sa...

Hello fellow BP followers. I have a tenant moving out and she has caused a little bit of damage to the property, does anyone have any tips to make sure I am taking the proper/legal steps and deducting the correct amou...

My husband and I are beginning to research into the Tidewater/Coastal area of Virginia, anywhere from Richmond to VA Beach, and we are both hands on individuals. Taking a tip from Brandon Turner’s book, we are hoping ...

Good afternoon everyone! Kindly looking for some advice on what to look out for when it comes to section 8 inspections in Rochester, New York. Specifically Monroe county. What are you guys commonly seeing get dinged f...

Hi All - I'm under agreement for a condo that has finished natural wood trim.  Good news is that there is no lead paint.  Bad news is that it looks very out of of date.   I want to paint it white but am losing sleep a...

What is everyone doing in their rental rehabs today to get more for their money in the long run? And more consistency - which would ultimately save money over time as well.  I've read about using ceramic tile, refinis...