Jamie Brayton
Flooring- what would you do?
We are renovating a smaller unit that needs new flooring in the bedroom/living room (about 350 square feet of flooring). It currently has carpet. We were tempted to glue down vinyl plank (we had luck with pressure sen...
Roman McIntosh
Does this deal make sense?
The owner of the house across from my in-laws passed and his sons are going to put it on the market.We contacted the realtor and got a 10 option before it hit the MLS. From what we understand it just needs some paint ...
Pal Sa
Some lessons learnt
I would like to share a few observations and lessons I learned during renting out my home
1. A brand new appliance makes the home attractive to prospects. It is better to buy a new one than spend a ton of time cleani...
Christina L.
Advice on Paved driveway
Hello everyone!I am seeking advice on my driveway. My tenant states that the paved drive way and walk way to the house (I posted a picture for your review. Yes, this is paved path not cemented) is a safety hazard. Sh...
Therese V.
Tenants' use of outside space of a property
What limits are there to the tenants' use of outside space of a property? Can tenants decide to cut trees or bushes without asking permission first? Is this something that should be addressed in a lease? Can tenant's ...
Kyle B.
Mold Question
I plan on consulting an expert for this question but also wanted to get opinions from BP members as well (who may be mold experts themselves). I saw a house that had significant mold damage on the main level caused by...
Account Closed
"The dangers of buying a "flipped" house"
I hope it isn't but I'll bet this is common: People buying "flipped" houses only to find that it has been remodeled in a shoddy fashion. http://features.aol.com/video/dangers-buying-flipped-house
David Schwan
Need help on 20 door complex
I am looking at a 20 door complex and it seems like a good deal but I am not sure if I am doing the math correctly. My question is how does a lender value commercial properties. Here are some of the details. Please re...
Scott Gammenthaler
NEW INVESTOR: Buying a duplex
Hello All,SUPER excited that I am buying my first duplex in Owensboro, KY and have a few questions. First off, here are the numbers on the property:Purchase Price: $76,500Projected (Past) Rent total: $1125Neighborhood...
Derek Sperzel
Flooring Options
I own a house I am going to rent. The carpet is trashed, and it has original hardwood floors under the carpet, and I have refinished hardwood floors in the past.
My question is, am I better off refinishing the har...