Justin C.
Frugal lessons learned while renovating a 100yr old house
I am about 90% complete on renovating a 100 year old SFH and have learned several ways to be frugal which I will carry into the renovation of my second property. I thought the BP community would gain from my experienc...
Paul Ortiz
Super lowball appraisal in Philly...$95,000 below price.
I'm selling a home in Philly, PA and the appraisal came back a hundred grand less then the contract price. The place is completely remodeled (tastefully), finished basement with full bath & wet bar, everything ha...
Casey W.
1st Time Real Estate Purchase - Foreclosure Help!
I am a first time buyer looking to purchase a bank owned foreclosure that is listed with a realtor. It is a 2500 sq ft home inthe nicest neighborhood within 50 miles. It is located in a yacht/country club/marina. C...
Khaled Majouji
260k equity, ok job and excellent credit, what to do now?
Hey all,
Ok I've been stalled for a while (well since I got my first triplex wich I still have), things are getting boring and I wanna get active again! What I'm trying to find out is whats the most profitable way t...
Jesse Kindra
Appliances
Hi BP Community,I'm working on rehabbing a property I just purchased and I am trying to decide what to do about appliances. The property was built in '74, and is in a solid blue collar neighborhood south of Seattle. I...
Brad Smith
Miter saw with specs
I've been looking at buying a miter saw but there's lots to choose from. Given the price range, I'd like to spend my money wisely.For you true DIY'ers, what features do you need and are willing to pay more for? My w...
JD Barrera
I have some questions on removing Popcorn Ceilings
I'm in the process of closing on my first home which will be my primary residence and I'm looking to take advantages of the "house hacking strategies" by: 1) having a friend move in and pay some rent and 2) general up...
James H.
Next Purchase Rental or New Personal Home?
Well, I am taking a little time to recover cash reserves from my first rental property project and am contemplating my next move when the time is appropriate.
One option I have is to buy a new house to live in and re...
Liz Rogers
Ductless HVAC/Zone Systems
Hey guys!For those of you that are flipping and/or fixing up and holding.. We are renovating a house to rent out. The HVAC estimate we received was more than we were expecting because there is no crawl space/cellar a...
Chris M.
best return - 1 or 2 bedroom apartment purchase? Tampa FL area
Im looking to buy a 1 or 2 bedroom condo to rent. Which will give me a better return on investment? Which is easier to rent?