Mark F.
I'll never buy a Kwikset deadbolt!
Long story short, I got locked out of my apartment for over 2 hours last night. The 6 month old Kwikset deadbolt wouldn't turn all the way. While waiting outside I googled some stuff and came up with people saying the...
Nicholas D.
Mini Splits in New England
Hello guys and gals,I am currently in the process of purchasing a 7 unit complex (built in late 1800s). The building consist of 4 studio units and 3 single bedroom units. Each Unit ranges from roughly 500Sf-650SF max....
Artem Pustovar
Luxury Vacation rental single-family home new construction
Hi everyone. I am general contractor and thinking to build my first vacation rental.
I absolutely unexperienced in field of short rentals I have several questions.
1. Is it important you have vacation rental in Nic...
Michael Szypulinski
What materials would you use to improve a rental property?
Hey everyone,I wanted to see what recommendations the BP community has when it comes to rehabbing a property in preparation for it to be rented. 1. What kind of material would you use that is ideal (low cost, durable...
David Greyshock
Appraisals
I have been looking at turnkey investment companies lately for out of state investing. One of the common themes is that there may be a discrepancy between the asking price and the appraised value(possibly higher) So...
Samson Paturi
Need advice on STR exit strategy
Hello All, need some advice. Last year I bought an STR using conventional loan. At that time real estate was at an all time high. I took out a HELOC from my primary residence for down payment thinking that there would...
Julie Marquez
You Pick! Existing White or New Stainless Steel?
I have a nice single family 3/2 rental house that I bought last year. It rents for $1450 and is in the top 75% of the micro neighborhood, also an area where rents have been increasing 10% a year lately. Time to buy th...
JaNae Anderson
Looking to invest in my first investment property this year.
I have two questions that I hope you all can help me with. I'm looking to invest in my first property this year. I have equity in my home and wanted to know should I use the equity as a down payment? I would like to i...
Adhirai M.
Self managing STRs from long distance
Hello all, I am looking to invest in STRs out of state (from West Coast to East Coast). My biggest concern / worry is how to self-manage the property, considering that I am brand new and I have no experience in any so...
Joe S.
Luxury vinyl tile versus ceramic tile
Luxury vinyl tile versus ceramic tile. What’s your opinion? LVT is obviously easier lay. Ceramic tile can last a very long time unless somebody purposely damages it or drop something heavy on it and cracks it.