Jef A.
What do you do with old granite counter tops?
What options are available for granite counter tops that are being replaced? I am remodeling a kitchen that has nice granite countertops and was wondering if there was companies that repurposed the counter tops in any...
Jared Wonders
New Tenant Offering to Pay for Improvements
Good evening BP users!
Appreciate your advice in advance as we are just starting our investment journey. We recently closed on our property and are hoping to have a long-term tenant in place. They haven’t even starte...
Dustin Beam
Help this new owner (me) decide on parking and flooring
Hello beautiful people of BP,I've recently acquired property and would like some advice on people with more experience.Item 1: FlooringThe property I have has an upper level and obviously a lower level. My intentions ...
Usman S.
Structural Inspections - Evanston/Chicago
I am in the process of buying a triplex in Evanston which was built in 1887. I had a structural engineer inspect the property (no report) as step1 and he did not condemn it. I am thinking of going ahead to request a d...
Arthur R. van der Vant
Cost-effective renovation projects for a rental property
One of my most frequently asked questions is 🤔 "What are the most cost-effective renovation projects for rental properties?" It's a great question, and one that's important for any property owner or manager to conside...
Deborah R.
Cover air returns when removing floor tiles?
I had the floors replaced at one of my rentals. Tiles had to be removed which created a lot of dust. My contractor's workers had the AC at 69 and it stopped working. Repairman said it was the capacitor -so possibly...
Jarrod Willis
What style is this? What would YOU do to improve the value?
Hey ther! I am under contract for my first investment purchase! This is a very unique property. It looks almost like an A frame, but not quite. The link is below.My questions to you are: How would you increase the va...
Cindy Oswalt
Windows and Door Installatation
I’m getting my home renovated and we’re now on the windows and door installation stage. As I have always had a flair for antique collectibles and memorabilia, I love the current windows that we have whereas DH wants t...
Martin Peter
Rewiring Entire House
I am looking at a house that seems to have old wiring in it. It has fuses instead of a modern electrical box. Last night was the initial walk through and I am just trying to get some rough numbers together. The hou...
Mel Snikta
Toilet Repair?
is it legal to replace broken toilet with another used one??