Greetings,I'm buying my first out-of-state property (Iowa) and hiring a property management company to run it. I've dealt with a property management company for my local property and their work ranged from ok to semi ...

I have done a few flips but this is my first kitchen gut.  I am struggling with design ideas.  Hoping someone may have a nice back splash recommendation to make this kitchen pop.  The cabinets are off white with a bei...

Hi All! I work very closely with a rehabber in Baltimore City and therefore am often coming across deals that don't quite work as flips but would be slam-dunk rentals. Until now I have passed on this opportunity. Howe...

Hello there BP land!
I purchased an adorable 1920s two bedroom home I am planning on buy/hold in for a while. When I walked the building inspector through he assured me the frame was strong and there was no knob and ...

Hi BP, need a spot of advice for a bathroom reno in a duplex. Quick stats on the unit - 1920's structure, 1/1, approx 900 sf, projected rent $1650. The current bathroom layout isn't up to code so we're going to have t...

Hello BP! I always like to open with a thank you for those who take the time to spread their knowledge and experience. Appreciate you 🙏🏻So I found a smoking deal on a 5-Unit property. The owner very cleverly and ef...

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The last few weeks I have been busy with rehab work on my properties and getting them ready for tenants. One question I am struggling with implementing the 50% rule. I am not sure how to go about it.

One...

I have viewed many tenant occupied properties with horror, wondering how the landlord could get away with it. Stairs to basement broken, hot water tank not working for months, broken windows, one burner on the stove w...

Happy 4th of July (if you are reading this today)!
I wanted to start a discussion on multifamily syndication offerings and maybe shed a little more light on the subject for other multifamily investors.
The initial i...

Hi, first time RE investor here. I currently rent in downtown Chicago with my fiance, and come this June we plan to buy a multi-family property (living in one unit and renting out the others) within the Chicago city l...