hi guys (and gals), I am doing a midgrade flip.  The budget is kind of tight.  I am trying to decide between butcher block counters with an undermount sink (about 500 bucks total) or just a basic laminate (about 250 t...

Hi all,As a new real estate investor I have been diving deep into the data sources that many pros recommend for choosing target markets. One important class of indicators is local economics - job growth/destruction, w...

I've just started out investing and wanted to find a better way to keep track of area rent prices.  Has anybody else used Google Maps (Private map) to track rent in your area?After getting hearsay info from for rent c...

Hello,Does anyone know the right terms or profession I should be looking into to find an "exterior designer"?I am looking to change the siding of an existing home, and would like a visual representation prior to makin...

Within the last couple of weeks, I have had quite a few people tell me that they absolutely hate their 9-5 day jobs and want to quit to then focus on their passion or rather growing passion in real estate. I decided t...

Does have trees, plants, , shrubs in the backyard reduce value to the property due to higher maintenance and less usable space compared to same size backyard with just a lawn in it? Also, does have an additional side ...

This week I want to continue my mini series on some of the benefits and critical things you need to know if you are deciding to implement the virtual investing model.The key to having consistent success in a visual ma...

Bonjour,I have been on BP since May 2015, and after having listened to each and every BP podcasts twice, reading as much as I could on the blogs and forums, I think it is time for me to introduce myself ! My name is B...

Hi folks, My name is Alice and I am living in Cincinnati, OH and I have a bit of an addiction to the BP podcasts! I am a totally green member with a dream of investing in rental as well as flipping and wholesaling dow...

Hi guys, I was just wondering, if the trim and doors in the house is the older oak look, but still is in good shape; would you replace it or repaint it white? I've been having a hard time with this because I've been ...