Chris Roche
cedar shingles or vinyl siding?
Just curious what everyone thinks - cedar shingles or vinyl siding? My house is in the need of being resided. Currently, it is an owner-occupied 2 family but hope to move out in a year or so and keep it as a rental....
Kurt G.
Backsplash Tile That Appeals To The Masses
This is a classic case of trying to separate personal tastes from what gives a kitchen the most "Pop!" and help sell a house fastest and for top dollar. Nothing appeals to everyone, however among the following, my wi...
Shannon Richardson
Renovation on 3 unit home!
I found a multi-family home in the southern part of New Jersey that's in amazing condition and needs little work. The only problem is I don't know where to begin. I have a few ideas in mind but due to me not being a ...
Matt Turner
First Rental Property
I have been going back and forth on if i should put the current SFH that i currently live in up for rent. I bought the house back in November of 2014. I am currently paying $797.88 monthly for my mortgage (Principle...
Nikolas Birchfield
I live and work abroad but I want to get into real estate in US
Hello everyone! I am new to deeper pockets but I have been listening to the podcast for a while! So here is my situation, and if there is already a thread with an answer/suggestion to this please link it in the reply....
Joey Bresette
ARM to Fixed Rate Mortgage
Hey Guys,
I'm currently getting my real estate license in California for when I go to school out there. I'm in the last section of the pre-licensure course going over adjustable-rate mortgages (ARM). In the explanati...
Craig Hewitt
Rental: fixer upper or turnkey
BP nation:
Need some advice on a property we're looking at. I'll compare a fixer upper that's on the market (HUD sale) to an example of what I'm finding in our market to be a fairly market priced conventio...
Bevan Daniels
How far in advance to prepare for a primary residence purchase
I live in Seattle and my lease is up 31 Oct 2021. I would have saved enough for a 20% down payment by then and as rents are extensive in my area, I am better off with a mortgage.I need advice on a timeline for prepari...
Debra R.
Hardwood or carpet?
We're remodeling a small apt that has a very pretty, original hardwood floor that was recently refinished in the living room. There is also hardwood in the bedroom which hasn't been refinished in 20 + years. If we c...
Nathaniel Larrea
private Money or Partnering for BRRRR
Hello BPers,I'm working on purchasing my 5th deal now and having trouble deciding on how to finance.I've been approved for a PML to purchase a property for around $100k but only at 65% ARV which doesn't leave me enoug...