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Harry Standafer How can I reduce my electric bill?
5 February 2021 | 26 replies

Hey BP,
I just bought an older house (1910-ish) split into five apartments (~2700 square feet total). They aren't separately metered so the utilities are included in their price of rent. The electric bill was about d...

Ed Melo 3 hole outlet on ungrounded line
10 March 2013 | 28 replies

I have seen some older houses where some of the outlets have been replaced with 3 hole outlets although the line going to them do not have a ground wire.

Is the only good solution to this problem replacement of the...

Jeromy Jordan would you buy a duplex from a slumlord?
2 November 2020 | 27 replies

Hi BP Community,I think I found a good duplex to purchase for house hacking that works number wise.  This will be my first investment so I am trying to make sure it goes well to set me up for future investments.  I di...

Kim H. Today is Decision Day! Please help with numbers.
8 January 2014 | 24 replies

Today is my first "decision" day. I am under contract in my feasibility period on my first multi family investment deal. I have another week in my feasibility period but tomorrow is inspection day, so lots of $$ ...

Randy F. Toilets... To caulk or not to caulk...
22 March 2013 | 16 replies

I've seen several threads on BP where whether or not caulking in the base of a toilet is a good idea has been discussed. Seems the general concensus is to NOT caulk them. I vehemently disagree!

The main reason given...

Melissa Harris Would YOU consider this a great buy and hold deal????
7 September 2017 | 8 replies

I hope that someone can help me :)  I am Realtor here in Colorado but I am slowly trying to turn myself into a real estate investor and start "house hacking". I am in a unique situation, as I bought a 2,700 square foo...

Frank S. I need flooring advice for a Studio Unit in C class area
20 February 2017 | 18 replies

Flooring AdviceI need some clear minds and advice to select flooring for this job. Non conforming attic studio, third floor walk-up, C class, 525 S.F., new bath, new drywall, three light zones, it's not bad. It may ...

Matt Bailey Do you buy your supplies for the contractor? flooring, etc
25 February 2020 | 23 replies

Do you buy your supplies for the contractor?Flooring?Appliances?Vanities?etc.....It seems if you are buying the supplies-  you could get 6 month no interest financing -  you could get the cash back if using your credi...

Kimsua Chay Thoughts on the Auburn Area Market? Sell or Rent?
12 July 2017 | 10 replies

Hey BP! So I'm a new member here and I currently own a nice 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car garage condo up in the Lake Tapps/Lakeland Hills area. I happened upon a great deal on my condo (I believe I found it on Zillow by sheer...

Justin Brin Will you allow your tenant to paint the walls of your house?
3 May 2024 | 25 replies

Will you allow your tenant to paint the walls of your house?What if your tenant ask you if he can paint the walls of the house and will restore the original color once he decides to move out.What will you tell him?