Scott K.
Forced appreciation examples
I'm curious to better understand some of the nuances around forced appreciation while rehabbing. Some questions include:- When is it appropriate to add an additional bedroom?- When is it appropriate to add an addition...
Clint G.
Do you paint your kitchen cabinets in a rental?
If you have the option to paint or stain your kitchen cabinets in a rental, what do you do?Staining seems like less maintenance, while paint will be tougher to clean and could chip/scratch over time. Seems like staini...
Josh W.
FHA Loan for First Time Multifamily Buyer
Hello everyone,I am thrilled to be a part of the BP community! I live in Los Angeles and have been working as a television producer, however, my goal has always been to purchase a multifamily home to use as my primary...
David Morrow
Is it okay to flex on the 50% rule for recent improvements?
I'm looking at a 2-unit property, and I want to make sure I'm not letting my emotions get involved. I LIKE this property, but I'm not sure if the numbers add up:
Since late 2008, the previous owner has replaced roof...
Nathaniel Tant
What type of cabinets should I install in my new rental property
Hello everyone,I'm trying to figure out what type of cabinets to install in my kitchen. Should I go particle board, prefabricated or the nicer, more expensive plywood cabinets. I'm looking for functionality and cost b...
Pandu Chimata
Master Bathroom- Shower - bench or no bench
We are working on a flip that is expected to have more than $700K value and we are discussing the value of having bench in the shower. This shower is going to be in the master bathroom. There is no tub in this master ...
Account Closed
Ideas for Matching Floor and Wall Tiles
There are two schools of thought when it comes to tiling the bathroom or kitchen. One camp says that the wall and floor tiles should complement each other but should not match because matching floor and wall tiles mak...
Allen Hodges
Rental ordinances from cities
Anybody have any experience fighting a cities rental property ordinance? Seems very discriminatory and unconstitutional to me. Homeowners don’t have to conform to the laws like landlords do
Benjamin Palasek
Appliances for rental
Hello BP members,
I have a dishwasher going out in one of my rentals. I don't need to buy anything fancy but I don't want to buy junk either. What are your recommendations for solid, well built but simple appliances.
Richard Ibeh
Compass, Redfin... how do you adjust?
Hello all,I've been noticing a big trend on being a "tech-enabled real estate brokerage" and big companies like Redfin and Compass are capitalizing on that notion. There are also companies that will buy/sell homes for...